Professor Michael Ormsbee

Is swimming or running a better workout for burning fat? Also, do low-intensity workouts really burn more fat? Professor Ormsbee weighs in on these aerobic exercises. […]

Contrary to claims often made by the fitness industry, research has not found targeted fat reduction exercises (i.e., ab tightening, thigh toning) to be an effective way to achieve your ideal body composition. Instead, for fat loss, Professor Ormsbee recommends an assortment of exercises that involve and impact your whole body. […]

Did you know that in a typical work week (before staying at home in 2020), people spend, on average, almost six hours per day sitting at their desks? Thankfully, there’s an easy fix. Professor Ormsbee explains. […]

Research has shown that High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can be an effective method for burning calories and body fat. When it comes to total caloric expenditure, though, it’s the little things that count. Professor Ormsbee explains. […]

You may have heard that exercise increases your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, all day long—literally 24 hours or more. Professor Ormsbee analyzes the research and weighs in on the best evidence-backed workout plan to burn more calories. […]

Burn calories while resting—sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Thankfully, it’s possible. Professor Ormsbee describes the relationship between calories and exercise. […]

Even if you exercise on a regular basis, it’s important to know whether your exercise is paying off and you’re burning more calories than you’re consuming. Professor Ormsbee explains how to do the calculations. […]

Are you following a diet and/or exercise plan but still falling short on your goals? Professor Ormsbee describes all the components that go into burning calories. […]

You can scientifically measure energy expenditure, or how many calories you burn each day, using methods such as calorimetry. Professor Ormsbee explains. […]