Earlier in the year, I wrote a brief post about some people that you should or should not draft in your fantasy football league. In order to keep myself accountable, I’m going to run a few updates. First, Arian Foster. I said not to draft him because I didn’t like his chances of staying healthy. Well, he got hurt. And he’s been amazing since coming back, so I get a 50% on Arian. His team has remained committed to running the ball (with 2 different RBs no less), and he has looked nothing short of amazing thus far.

Second, Rashard Mendenhall. I said not to draft him until the 2nd round. And boy, do I look good having said that. I’d look even better had I said wait until the 3rd or 4th round. He’s been quite underwhelming this year. And that’s because the Steelers have gone pass heavy. They throw the ball so much that they just aren’t giving Mendenhall the same number of touches.

Third, my sleepers: 1)Larry Fitzgerald – well it’s been better than last year, but not great. Fitz is only the number 7 WR in the game. It would be nice if he had a QB that would target him 10+ times a game, but that’s just not the case. 2)Wes Welker – you can thank me now for telling you to draft him. The number 2 WR in fantasy football is on track to break all sorts of receiving records and he is clearly the catch and yardage guy for a potent passing offense. It would be nice to see a few more TDs, but I’m happy with this prediction. 3) Matt Stafford – I told you so. You got a top 5 QB in the 9th round. And with the next 4 games being indoors or in good weather, he is primed to keep slinging the ball and getting you loads and loads of points. 4) Reggie Bush – Again, you are welcome. He’s currently the #20 RB in fantasy, but has been getting more work and been more productive than most RBs in the past 3 weeks. He’s going to continue to produce and is finally showing some of the promise from the USC glory days.

Finally the flyers: And I hit on exactly one of them, like I said. Greg Olsen is currently the #9 TE in fantasy. You could have had him easily in the 13th or 14th rounds of your draft. And that my friends is a good value.

So what do you do moving forward the rest of the season?

Here’s a few sleepers that may just be worth your while: Maurice Morris – the only RB in Detroit that seems to be able to stay healthy. He’s catching passes and starting to run the ball. C.J. Spiller – the starting job in Buffalo is now all his. Look for some solid production from this man moving forward. Antonio Brown – WR for the Steelers is really starting to come into his own. Runs good routes, great hands, and works the entire game. Victor Cruz – It’s probably too late to pick him up, but Victor has been the best receiver for the Giants this year. He makes some mistakes, but has improved and is a lock to put up 10+ points a game. Jake Ballard – TE Giants – This guy is unimpressive, but gets it done. If you need someone, he’s worth a look. DEF – Don’t sleep on Seattle. Just because their offense is terrible doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look at these guys. The special teams are also one of the better units in football. Pick them up.

Good luck with the rest of the year! As always, stay healthy!

Now that we’ve fully entered October, we know that the holiday months are close at hand. With that will come a time crunch, and the last thing you want to do is cut your workout from your daily routine. As you’ve already had the joy of experiencing, a workout can lower your stress, give you more energy, and make you feel better over the long term. It can get hard with other individuals around your house, you do need to make time to stick with the workouts that have gotten you to the shape you are in, and push you further than you’ve been pushed before. We’re here to help, so if you feel we need to alter your program and push you before we get to the busy seasons ahead, we’ll be happy to change things up and shift you into another gear.

Ever wonder what the point of all the random exercises we do at the HIT Center are? Do you feel like you’ve been training for some event that doesn’t exist? Do you want an ultimate challenge of overall fitness with a bunch of like-minded people? Check out the Hybrid Adventure Series as it comes to Phoenix on October 15. The 5-part challenge consists of a 5 mile trail run, a 400 meter obstacle course, an archery challenge, a tire flipping component, and a keg toss. I’ve already signed up for this challenge. Come try to beat me. This is your chance to test your fitness across a variety of different challenges. You may not be good at all of them, but it will be a lot of fun. Hope to see you there!

Our very own Adam Reece will be leaving us in a very short time. So let’s take a minute to reflect on some of the wonderful traits that will no longer be here as he departs for NAU. Adam is a brilliant young man with a knowledge of physiology deeper than Roosevelt Lake. He has a charming personality that leaves all the ladies wobbly legged…or those might be the killer workouts that he doles out to our wonderful bootcampers. His ability to relate to any and all comers through the door was amazing. His accuracy in throwing a football is the stuff of legends. But most importantly, he will be missed for being a great person, with great stories, and a great mind. Adam, so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye. Come back and visit wise scholar.

Too often we find ourselves thinking: “If I just eat less food, I’ll lose weight.” That’s true to a point. However, a caloric deficit of greater than 500 calories has been shown to be detrimental to weight loss. At this point, the body tends to shut down and weight loss no longer occurs. The body is no longer in a productive state. Although you might think this is the best way to lose weight, you should try to maintain a normal caloric balance. By doing this you can increase your likelihood of long term weight loss. And that’s something we all like to see.