Since editing the award winning 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives, Michael has worked on many sports and health documentaries as well as the NFL Network, E!, and Travel Channel. Michael first visited Westside in 1999 and used Westside methods until 2005 for football and track. Since starting work on the film in 2014 Michael has squatted 642lbs, bench pressed 385lbs, and deadlifted 565lbs (all gym lifts).