Fitness & Wellness News
By
Adrian Cagigas, MA, ATC
Club
Member Loses 34 Pounds With Help of CGM Trainer
Dan
was able to lose 34 pounds in three months and
win a weigh loss bet with a friend. Late one
night, Dan and one of his colleagues were sitting
in a local watering hole discussing the good
old days. Dan and his friend are former military
personnel and were at the top of their game
physically until recent years. After a few laughs
and a few drinks, the topic of weight loss was
brought to the forefront of their conversation
“I bet you can’t lose 30 pounds, even if you
tired,” said Dan’s friend. “OK, let’s bet! How
about $100! How about $500! How about $1,000!
No, let’s make this interesting, how about $5,000!”
said Dan’s friend. “All right, you’re on!” Dan
agreed to take the bet. The winner would take
the $5,000. If either of them failed to lose
the weight, the men agreed to donate the money
to charity.” The race was on.
Dan knew that this would not be an easy task.
But, with money on the line, and the experience
of past military training, Dan knew he could
find a way to victory. And find a way he did!
The first thing Dan did was enlist the help
of a certified trainer at Club Green Meadows.
Dan was able to win the bet and is feeling great.
“I feel so good having lost the weight! I have
more energy now and I can fit into many of my
old clothes. My outlook on life has improved
and I want to keep living a healthy life-style,”
said Dan. Congratulations for winning the bet
more and more importantly, congratulations to
Dan for accomplishing this tremendous feat!
New Class: Tai Chi Fan
Now introducing a new Tai
Chi Fan class at Club Green Meadows!
This class is the only one of its kind held
between Seattle and Eugene. Fans to be provided
for a fee of $15 each. Tai Chi Fan Class is
held every Wednesday
at 10:15 a.m. beginning in September.
Join us today!
Group Fitness Focus: Is Yoga For You?
As you probably noticed on the September Group
Fitness Schedule, we have five Yoga classes
offered each week at Club Green Meadows. In
today’s environment, we often forget to take
the time to relax and stretch our bodies; our
focus is mainly on doing an intense workout
in as little time as possible. Yoga just may
be the answer for those of us who lead a hectic
life-style, yet need to make the time to relax.
Considering that Yoga is thousands of years
old, it might seem silly to say that yoga is
a new concept, but for many people, it is. Today’s
fast-paced lifestyle makes it difficult for
us to manage the stress that comes along with
it. While regular cardiovascular and strength
exercise will help, it is not the complete answer.
Yoga may be the piece you need to complete the
fitness puzzle.
For some, yoga is a primary means of relaxation,
something that is often difficult to achieve
in the high-stress world we live in. Yoga is
an excellent way to stretch and strengthen the
body, focus the mind, and relax. A lot of modern
stress-reduction techniques are based on the
principals of Yoga. Dr. Dean Ornish utilizes
Yoga exercises, breathing, and relaxation techniques
to reverse symptoms of heart disease in his
patients. Current research indicates that stress-related
diseases respond favorable to this type of approach.
Another type of Yoga that has recently become
more popular is Astanga, or Power Yoga. This
type involves a series of very intense Yoga
postures done in succession. This class is a
vigorous workout and can help develop strength
and flexibility. So, you see, Yoga is not just
a way to relax, it can improve strength and
flexibility, which will help your performance
in other activities. Once you learn a few Yoga
moves and breathing techniques, you can integrate
them into your regular fitness routine.
Club Green Meadows offers a basic Yoga class
each Monday at 6:30 p.m. and on Friday morning
at 10:00 a.m. A Level 2 Yoga class is offered
on Tuesdays, one in the morning at 10:30 a.m.
and one in the evening at 6:30 p.m. A mixed
Yoga class is also offered on Thursdays at 6:30
p.m. Join one of our Yoga classes today! You’ll
be glad you did!
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.
Stephanie Heirigs, NSCA-CPT is a personal
trainer at Club Green Meadows and is available
for fitness evaluations and / or personal training
consultations Monday through Friday, 2:00 a.m.
to 9:30 p.m. or by appointment. Stephanie has
helped many individuals achieve their fitness
and wellness goals. Stephanie can be reached
at (360) 256-1510, ext. 168.
Don’t forget, all new members are entitled to
a complimentary fitness assessment!
Meet your
Personal Trainers
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.
Stephanie Heirigs is a recent graduate of Clark
College and holds Associates of Applied Science
degree in Fitness Training form Clark College.
She is a certified personal trainer with the
NSCA and believes " that in inside each person
is the desire to become the best they can be".
Stephanie adds; " I became a personal trainer
because I want to help people become their best
and to discover the rewards and benefits of
physical activity and exercise". Stephanie enjoys
art (drawing, sculpture and design), movies,
music travel, and exercise.
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.
Staff
Hours: 7am
- 12pm and 3:30pm - 10:30pm
