Q: Whatever happened to plain old yogurt? Everything now seems to be Greek yogurt which costs close to twice as much as my store-brand. What’s the difference? A: There are many differences ranging from how each is made to texture and nutritional value – and yes, Greek yogurt wins hands...

Q:  Solve an argument I’m having with my gym buddy. He says lifting weights leads to bigger muscles which speed up the body’s metabolism and burns fat. I say cardio is the best way to burn fat. Who’s right? A: You are technically correct – but let’s put this in...

Q: Should I be taking a protein supplement to build muscle? Is whey protein better than casein protein? A: Protein doesn’t build muscle directly: strength training using heavy weights and resistance exercises are responsible for muscle growth.  Consuming protein alone, in the absence of weight training, will not result in...

Q: Have you heard of a supplement called glucomannan that’s supposed to help you lose weight? – John R., Pompano Bch. A: Glucomannan has been getting a lot of attention since national talk show celebrity Dr. Oz gave it his stamp of approval as an appetite suppressant. Derived from the...

Q: Should I be doing wide-grip or close-grip movements to build the muscles in my back? A: You should be doing both because your grip (wide versus close) together with the type of movement, affects which part of your back is trained. Many guys focus on the “vanity muscles” –...

Q: I love your column and enjoy reading it! I’m a 40 year-old-male who is about 15 pounds overweight. I eat virtually nothing, am constantly on a diet, and keep count of my calories – but nothing happens! Why can’t I drop the fat? – Glenn H. A: Let’s start...

Q:  Which is more effective in burning fat – running on my treadmill or lifting weights? A: Resistance training plays a vital role in burning fat and should be a central part of your weight loss program – even though high intensity cardiovascular activities such as running burn more calories...

Q: I’m trying to eat only healthy foods, so I’ve cut out pizza and most fast foods. What else should I avoid? What should I be eating to build muscle?   A: That’s a great start. You also want to stay away from fried foods, white flour products, sugar, anything...

Q: What tips or advice would you give to someone wanting to build big muscles? A: First and foremost, focus on increasing your strength rather than your size.  The best way to do this is to make compound sets the foundation of your workouts – these are exercises such as...

Q: I’m a 35 year-old, 205 pound man whose goal is to have six-pack abs. Currently I’m about 15 pounds overweight – most of which seems to be in my mid-section. I’ve been doing more cardio and tons of sit-ups, but that’s not working. Help! A: There is no magic...