DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3-Ingredient Desserts by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD What’s better than dessert? Dessert that’s quick and easy to make! Here are some delicious, 3-ingredient desserts sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chocolate Brownies Ingredients • 3 medium bananas • ½ cup smooth almond butter • 2 tbsp. to ¼ cup cacao powder […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Innovator Adam Ross, owner of Exemplar Design, joins Mike Dolce in studio. Mike Dolce is a 3X 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 LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Improve Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Having trouble sleeping often has to do with our daily habits. Here is a list of things to do during the day to help improve your sleep cycle. 1) Sleep in a Dark Room Light doesn’t allow us to fall into […]
How To Target Different Muscle Groups on The Leg Press by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We already know the many benefits of working legs. Now, you can really mix up your routine by changing the foot positioning on both the squat and leg press machine. You’ll target different muscle groups and work them in […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Joining Mike in the studio today is Rudy Inaba, the Director of Nutrition and Exercise at Cenegenics Medical Institute. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Not Your Average Ab Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The abs can be one of the hardest areas to attack, and most ab routines become pretty monotonous. Try out these duel movement exercises to really engage the core. You’ll also be working other major muscle groups simultaneously, giving you more […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chicken dishes can become boring and bland, but the Crockpot can turn traditional recipes into flavorful, tender dishes. Try out these slow cooker chicken dishes to change up your poultry game! Balsamic Chicken Ingredients • 4 chicken breasts • 1 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Strength and Speed Coach Loren Landow, CSCS, is today’s guest on the Mike Dolce Show. Mike Dolce is a 2X 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! Stretching out the spine can really aid you in a better night’s sleep. The more proficient you get, the longer you can hold […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 MOVES FOR SEXY SHOULDERS by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Side Lateral Raises • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your side. • Activate the lats to raise your arms so that they become parallel with the ground, really focusing on engaging the shoulders at the top of the movement […]
Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the first place. There are ways that you […]
3 Weight Loss Myths You Need to Break Up With By Amber Lowry With warmer months approaching, shedding winter weight is at the top of many people’s priority list. But before you reach for that 100-calorie snack pack or sacrifice hours of your life to the treadmill, let’s bust some weight loss myths perpetuated by […]
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Posted by David Herbert February 14, 2012 BuddhaSport.com When you think of dangerous strikers in the UFC’s welterweight division, the first two guys that come to your mind will most likely be Thiago Alves (19-8-0) and Martin Kampmann (18-5-0). For those of you who find this to be a valid statement, you have probably thought […]
Artificial vs. Natural Flavors by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Code of Federal Regulations, a natural flavor is: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable […]
Eat Better Food for a Better Mood Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Ever feeling a little off or extra irritable? There are tons of factors that can affect your mood; your job, spouse, kids, friends, family, health and the list goes on. However, there may be a way to at least alleviate some of the […]
THE DOLCE DIET: Benefits of Deadlifting by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Deadlifting gets a bad rap because many people associate this movement with injury. Like anything, if you perform the movement with the proper mechanics, and not beyond your ability level, you should drastically reduce your risk of injury. Most people tend to get […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Savory Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. unsalted, […]
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the flow of the holiday season, our midsections may have taken a toll. Now, of course to shed fat around the midsection, you’ll need to do more fat-burning types of movements along with a touch of cardio. Remember, that when we work a muscle group, we cause hypertrophy […]
