Listen on iTunes Bob complains about sports celebrities. He joins Mike in studio Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC FIT, […]
Listen on iTunes Mike Dolce discusses his current weight loss and training regimen. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC FIT, […]
Road Trip Munchies Road trips usually mean great times with friends and family while en route to the beach or some other fun destination. But just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you have to throw your diet out of the (car) window. Instead, toss the nasty habits out with these great road trip snack […]
Eat to Grow Simple Rules For Proper Nutrition for Children The growing years are the most important time for teens and children to properly develop both physically and mentally. It is our responsibility to provide them with nutritious foods and positively influence their health choices by leading by example. Not only will it help with […]
1. Never Skip a Workout • The days you don’t want to go are the days you need it the most! 2. Eat REAL, WHOLE food • Processed foods do nothing to fortify us with the nutrients we need. Why bog ourselves down?! 3. Mix it up • Try a new activity or food once […]
The term “organic” merely refers to what a food has or hasn’t been exposed to. The term “100% organic” means that the food wasn’t exposed to any herbicides, pesticides or hormones. For example, an organic apple was never treated with pesticides during harvest. Organic milk comes from cows who are not treated with hormones. When […]
1. Indoor Rowing This movement engages more muscle groups (arms, legs and back), therefore, on average, you burn about 12.5 calories per minute (size and power output of the athlete will affect your calorie burn). A Concept 2 Rower is one of the most trusted brands to use. 2. Kettlebell Swings This movement engages the […]
3 Total Body Kettlebell Moves Kettlebells are becoming very popular, especially with the rise of CrossFit. Kettlebells are a great way to combine cardio and strength training, but be sure to get proper instruction from a trained professional before attempting these moves. There is some skill, timing and patience required, but once you’ve mastered the […]
This is a great at-home bodyweight workout to crush if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced weight trainer. Simply cycle through each of the exercises 3 times. Take 30 second rests in between each set and a 1-minute rest in between each rotation. Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. […]
20 Nutritious Foods with a Long Shelf Life It hurts the heart and wallet to toss expired food. Whether it’s a mushy vegetable from the fridge or an expired canned good from the pantry, throwing away your hard-earned money is never fun. Reduce food waste by adding these 20 nutritious foods to your next grocery […]
VISUALIZE FOR SUCCESS A Wrestler’s Journey To The State Title By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Coach The time has come for post-season wrestling and state tournaments across the nation. As some of you are reading this article, new state champions have been crowned in your state, while others wait anxiously for their state tournament […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to Director of Nutrition & Exercise for Cenegenics® Rudy M. Inaba, BS, CCS, Nutrition & Exercise Instructor, AMMEF. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The 3 Biggest Reasons Why You’re Always Tired by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Your Breakfast Needs a Makeover • A balanced breakfast is key. Nothing too large, and certainly more than nothing at all. Breakfast literally means to “break the fast” from the night’s sleep. You are turning on your body’s […]
Get into the spirit of the season with this healthier take on the seasonal sweets! These recipes are sure to please. Thin Mints Ingredients • 1 cup blanched almond flour • 1 tsp. coconut flour • 2 tbsp. cacao powder • ⅛ tsp. sea salt • ¼ tsp. baking soda • 2 tbsp. palm shortening […]
How to Build a Home Gym Lots of people find it cost effective to train at home. While the start-up cost might be a lot in the beginning, it could end up saving you money overall. Many companies have specially designed pieces of equipment to fit in your garage. You can always slowly increase equipment […]
Build a Bigger Bench Press by Mike Dolce “Hey bro, how much you bench?” That question is the town motto in Meatheaddom. You’ve been there, right? No? Well certainly you’ve been past there? No again? Well, you’ve certainly heard of it? Still no? Oh, I see, you must be a pencil-neck geek! Let me take […]
It can be difficult to fit in that workout with all the running around we’re doing to get ready for the holidays! However, we can still trim our trees AND our waistlines with these quick, do-anywhere 15-minute exercise routines! Body Weight Booster • 15 push-ups • 20 sit-ups • 25 squats • 20 alternating lunges […]
4 Healthy Nighttime Snacks Late-night snacks don’t have to be synonymous with guilt! Try out these delicious treats when you get those evening cravings! 1. Apple Slices with Almond Butter & Raisins Put a little spin on this classical snack by slicing the apples across like little doughnuts instead of traditional slices. Spread a small […]
3 Healthy Fruit Desserts By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Strawberry Chews Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh strawberries Instructions: • Preheat oven to 210 degrees F. • Wash and slice stems off of strawberries. Pat dry with towel. • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out strawberries evenly. • Bake for 3 hours […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Best Biceps Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Working biceps is what most gym-goers love to do, so why not maximize those results? The following biceps movements are a departure from the usual gym routine (with the exception of the first one – which is always a good one to incorporate). […]
