Q: Mike, you've been working out for years now, what and who was your inspiration?
A: The obvious, Arnold Schwarzenegger for the body building and Bruce Lee for the Martial Arts. Two guys that mastered their craft and then moved into the movie industry.

Q: You've been a Magazine Cover Guy for quite sometime, what do you attribute your longevity and popularity to?
A: I attribute my longevity to my healthy lifestyle. I take care of myself including my skin. I owe my popularity to my fans. I have some incredible fans that relate to my hard work and dedication for health and fitness. They keep me going.

Q: You've just Sign on with VYO Tech Nutritionals Supplement Company, explain to your fans why?
A: Everyone knows that I am a strong proponent of natural bodybuilding. I won 4 Mr. Natural Universe titles and even wrote a book about natural bodybuilding. Vyo Tech's nutritional supplements are in line with my beliefs. Vyo Tech puts in higher quality ingredients than others products that I have seen on the market.

Q: How important is promoting a line of Supplements you believe in to the general public for you?
A: I would not promote anything that I did not believe in 100% and Vyo-tech is a company that lives up to what it puts on the the label. Though my vast career in bodybuilding, strong man competitions and martial arts I want to share my knowledge and expertise with others who are striving to be the best.

Q: Somehow, you've managed to cram in winning the Natural Mr. Universe four and being a Power lifting Champion while pursuing a successful Acting Career. What advice do you have for others following in your footsteps?
A: Never give up on your dreams. Be consistent and work hard. if you truly want something you will find a way to achieve it.

Q: Being one of the Gladiators on National TV weekly, what image are you trying to put out there for your fans?
A: Being on national TV and being the team captain of the Gladiators gives me an incredible opportunity to connect with the fans. Especially the younger fans. I want them to see the importance of leadership, team work and fair play in everything you do.

Q: How do you implement Supplements in your daily routine of Training and Traveling?
A: It is harder to train and eat now relative to before when all I did was compete, eat, sleep, and train. Now I have three shows, Days of Our Lives, Infamous and Knight Rider, and I am getting ready to film my own movie ALTER EGO. I don't have the time I used to for preparing meals so I have my Goat whey to keep my proteins up for muscle building and Hoodia shots to pick me up and keep me going if I am running low on energy.

Q: What are your statistics/vitals?
A: 6' 3'' , 260bls, single, Aquarius, I like long walks on the beach, Beverly Hill,

Q: What motivates you to keep your "Youthful" appearance up?
A: The great foundation my parents instilled in me at a young age. They always pushed fitness and healthy eating because life is so much better when you're healthy.

Q: How important is a Well Balanced Diet and Supplements in the Big Picture of things?
A: Diet is everything. Training is secondary. It's all about what you put in your body. It's 70% Nutrition 20% recovery and 10% training.

Q: What other projects are you working on at the present?
A: I am working on a variety of film, television and web projects. I am also writing a new book that I hope will revolutionize the diet, health and fitness industry. In my spare time I work with several charities like Reality Cares.