By now you've heard all about the antioxidant powers of certain foods like strawberries and blueberries. And heard experts (and a more-excited-than-usual Oprah), talking about so-called "superfoods" like pomegranates and the açai berry, that attack free radicals like Russell Crowe ripping through paparazzi and hotel clerks.

Basically the benefits-for-guys short version is that studies have shown antioxidant-rich foods can help heart and prostate health. And anything that keeps us from spending our golden years in the waiting room of our friendly neighborhood, glove-and-lube-happy urologist is something we need to take into thoughtful consideration.

Here's the catch: to get the full effect, you have to eat or drink a certain amount of these foods. Which, depending on your tolerance and taste, could be just fine, or could make you feel like a Fear Factor contestant.

An alternative is to get your antioxidants in pill form, and the people who make POM Wonderful pomegranate juice have come out with POMx. The same antioxidants as an 8 oz glass of their juice, just in a capsule. It's quicker. More convenient. And cheaper... about $1 per serving as opposed to over $3 in some places for the juice.

For the really health conscious, you'll want to know there's no synthetic anything in there. No sugar, fillers, binders, or artificial anything. And they've been reviewed for safety by the FDA. Unlike the supplements Barry Bonds takes.

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A lot of guys hit the gym regularly, throw some iron around, work up a decent sweat with some cardio, maybe check out the babes in the spinning class, and call it a day. And then wonder why - when they're more serious than most guys about training - their "keg" isn't sculpting down into a six-pack.

According to professional triathlete, Eric Harr, your mental focus is key to your physical success. And what you do immediately before and after your workouts is just as important as what you do during your workouts.

Here are six tips from Harr that he uses regularly when training for triathlons, and that other pro athletes use when they're getting ready to start the season. Some may seem counterintuitive, but they're time tested strategies that have been used by pro trainers for years. And they can mean the difference between getting results, or spending your life as Flabby McFatass.

1. Pre-Workout Preparation (60 minutes prior to your workout):
You may not consider what you do an hour before your workout as an important part of your workout, but it is. This includes arguing with Milt in Accounting over your budget an hour before going to the gym, or eating that leftover danish from the sales meeting at 4:30. Food and stress levels can determine how much benefit you're gonna get from your workout. And how easy, or hard, it'll feel. ...More

I'm a busy guy. You're a busy guy. And as busy guys we don't always have the time to eat a real meal. Maybe we do a "heat and eat" in the office microwave. Or worse: hit the drive thru. Good for time management, bad for body management.

I've tried meal replacement shakes, and trust me, most are not edible enough to be considered "meals" let alone replace anything. (And I'll spare you the accompanying physical side effects.)

We gave mix1 a shot, too. It's a new, "all-natural, nutritional beverage" that just hit the shelves in June. What makes it different from the usual supplements is the "all-natural" part. It's also lactose-free, which helps you avoid those side effects I didn't tell you about earlier.

Designed to be a complete meal replacement, each 200 calorie ...More