Link Time! Suspension Systems, Jason Bateman, and More

By Bethany on Mar 22, 2010

Thinking of adding some training toys to your routine? Leigh Peele discusses the ins and out of different suspension trainers. Find out which one is right for you.

Weight loss can be frustrating for women -- why do we lose so much slower than men? Tom Venuto has the short answer: Women are usually smaller and lighter, so they need fewer calories.

Workout gear wears out fast. Don't let it add to your local landfill, recycle it instead. FitSugar has three ways to recycle old shoes and gear.

It's Dudes Week over at Fit Bottomed Girls, and they've put together a workout playlist with as much testosterone as they could muster. What would you add to it?

Here's another reason to get to the movies on time. Consumer psychologist, Brian Wansink, tells Julie's Health Club that if you're running late, you're more likely to buy the large popcorn. A better idea would be to eat a piece of fruit before you go, and skip the snacks altogether.

Here's why eyeballing portions isn't always a good idea: Looks can be deceiving, as Laura from Starling Fitness discovered. Fit Sugar also have a great portion control cheat sheet.

One more reason to give up corn syrup for good: Liver scarring. Yikes.

Finally, the ever handsome and charming (okay, yes, I'm a fan) Jason Bateman, recently talked about running and weight loss on Ellen. See what he has to say below, and watch them try out the bizarre workout tool, the Shake Weight:

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