PEORIA, Ariz. -- A leaner, more aerodynamic Heath Bell reported to Padres' camp sporting a Crew cut and 25 fewer pounds than he carried at the end of 2008.

Weighing in at 245 pounds, Bell reported feeling great physically and up to what he calls the "Aaron Rogers challenge" of taking over for Trevor Hoffman as the team's closer, drawing similarities to the quarterback who replaced legendary Brett Favre in Green Bay.

The 30-year-old said he didn't alter his offseason workout regimen but did get motivation from an unlikely source -- his Nintendo Wii Fit video game. The game, which Bell plays with his three children, runs a series of fitness tests and allows participants to create and save characters, complete with their likenesses, while measuring physical progress over time.

Bell said he was upset by the video game console's initial diagnosis of his physical stature.

"It said I was obese," Bell said. "If you're obese, it makes you obese (on the screen). I was disappointed that I was that big. I literally took the game to heart."

Bell, who weighed 260 pounds at the end of 2007, said a combination of personal issues and the team's performance contributed to his weight gain, as well as his poor individual performance late last season. He posted a 6.39 ERA in September and finished the season 6-6 with a 3.58 ERA in 74 games.

Now, with the help of the Wii, Bell said he's ready to tackle anything thrown his way this season. He's enjoying the compliments that have come with his hard work.

"It makes me feel good to hear the coaches say, 'Don't lose any more weight,' because they don't want me to lose velocity," Bell said. "I look stronger."

Adams gets OK

Mike Adams was cleared to begin a throwing program Sunday morning as he continues to rehab from offseason shoulder surgery. The right-hander, who was 2-3 with a 2.48 ERA in 54 appearances last season, said he's currently scheduled to return at or near the all-star break. But Adams thinks those expectations might be watered down.

"I feel like I might be ahead," Adams said. "I feel a lot better than I did last year."

Adams, who has rehabbed both knees over the previous two years, said he's excited to be back around his teammates. He spent the majority of his offseason rehabbing at home in Corpus Christi, Texas.

"Being here makes you desire it that much more," Adams said. "It was easy at home by yourself but it makes you want to work harder to get back."

Super Bowl smile

When asked about his offseason, outfielder Chase Headley had only one word: "awesome." The lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan said he and teammate Nick Hundley were working out in Peoria during Super Bowl week when all the hype surrounding the Arizona Cardinals got to him.

Next he knew, Headley was headed to Tampa, Fla., with Hundley for the big game.

"That game was awesome," Headley said.

Blanco a late arrival

Backup catcher Henry Blanco hadn't arrived in Peoria as of Sunday because of family issues, manager Bud Black said. Blanco should be in camp within the next couple of days.