Fitness News
By Adrian Cagigas, MA, ATC

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Why I Should Stretch Before Golf?
Do you take time out of your pre-game warm up to correctly stretch your “golf muscles“? If you don’t, you could be setting yourself up for potential injury. It is estimated that there are more than 13 million active golfers in the United States. Many consider golf to be a safe form of entertainment. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 102,000 golf related injuries were reported in 2004. That figure includes only injuries treated by medical professionals, not those left untreated.

According to the American of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the sport’s most common injuries include:
Hand tenderness
Shoulder pain
Back pain
Knee pain
Golfer’s elbow
Wrist injuries

Many of these injuries are classified as “Over-use” type injuries. “Over-use” injuries slowly damage the soft tissue in the body. They usually occur from repetitive type movements and can be prevented with a proper warm up and stretching routine.

For more information, please stop by the fitness staff office for a copy of golf specific stretches. Or email Adrian Cagigas MA, ATC at nutrition@clubgreenmeadows.com for a free copy.


Get a fitness evaluation: Club Members are entitled to a complimentary fitness evaluation with one of our certified personal trainers.
Join a group fitness class: Spin, aerobics, circuit and water aerobics are great places to start.
Get set up on Fitlinxx: Fitlinxx is a great way to chart your strength training routine. It is an excellent tool for those of you who do not know how to lift weights. Fitlinxx will teach you proper lifting techniques in a very short time.
Hire a personal Trainer: Want a more personalized approach? Do you need to be motivated? Do you have trouble sticking with a diet and exercise plan? Our certified personal trainers will design a program best suiting your individual needs, helping you reach your goals.
Join a Club Green Meadows Weight Loss Challenge: Beginning in 2010, Club Green Meadows will be holding weight loss challenges periodically throughout the year. Our goal at Club Green Meadows is to get the City of Vancouver healthy. If you are interested in competing in a weight loss challenge please call Adrian Cagigas @ 360-256-1510 ext. 161 for details.


Hire a Trainer to Help!
Meeting with a personal trainer one or two times per week will help you adhere to an exercise program, increase your motivation level, and help you reach your goals safely and effectively. Not to mention, you will benefit from all of the added perks of a healthy life-style, weight loss, increased self esteem, lower blood pressure, decreased risk of chronic disease, improved balance and coordination, increased strength, and best of all looking and feeling better. What are you waiting for, call the CGM Fitness Department today at 360-256- 1510, ext. 161.

One- On-One Personal Training
Train in a private setting with a professional certified personal trainer. A personal training program is great for individuals who are looking for an organized fitness program and exercise instruction. Personal training sessions run approximately one hour in length.

Fitness Training Available
Adrian Cagigas MA, ATC is the fitness manager at Club Green Meadows and is available for fitness evaluations and or personal training consultations Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment. Adrian has helped many individuals achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Adrian can be reached at (360) 256-1510.


Don’t forget, all new members are entitled to a complimentary fitness assessment!

Meet your Personal Trainer

Adrian Cagigas is the Director of Fitness and wellness for Club Green Meadows. Adrian has completed his Bachelor's of Science for Humboldt State University and holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers Association and specializes in weight loss, post rehabilitative exercise, and sport performance enhancement.

Adrian is the Head Athletic Trainer for Cascade College where he provides athletic training services for seven NAIA Division II varsity teams. Prior to Cascade College and Club Green Meadows Adrian was the Director of Athletic Training for TEAM Clinic in Santa Clara, CA. He provided personal training and rehabilitation for patients, members of the 2003 MLS Champion San Jose Earthquakes, various professional triathletes, and professional cyclists appearing in the 2004 Olympic Trials. Prior to TEAM Clinic, Adrian served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. While at Stanford, Adrian's primary responsibilities included management, rehabilitation, and prevention of athletic injuries for football, women's gymnastics, and softball. An avid athlete himself Adrian participated and lettered in football, soccer and baseball at Damien High School in La Verne, CA. Adrian was fortunate enough to go on and play NCAA 2 Intercollegiate soccer at Humboldt State University for three seasons. In his off time Adrian enjoys fishing, music, and the out doors.

Read more in this months Meadows Magazine

If you have any questions, consult the Exercise and Wellness Center staff. Have fun. We look forward to seeing on the Exercise and Wellness Floor.