Five Alarm Fitness

Bloomington, Illinois

Meet the Intern

Meet the Intern: Caleb Vosters

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Haaaaave you met Caleb?

Caleb has always been active playing hockey all the way through his junior year of college. He switched his major from Business Administration to Exercise Science after having two knee surgeries his freshman year of college. He enjoys lifting weights and is excited to learn more about CrossFit. After graduation in 2020, he plans on attending Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Any previous athletic experience?
I played hockey, baseball, and football growing up. In high school I only played hockey. After high school I played Junior hockey for the Philadelphia Little Flyers and the Wisconsin Whalers. I have played the last three years of my college career for Illinois State.

What’s your degree in, and what do you plan to do with it?
My degree is in Exercise Science, and I plan on going to Palmer College of Chiropractic after I graduate.

Favorite thing about CrossFit so far?
So far it’s definitely the competition-style workouts!

Favorite and least favorite foods?
My favorite is pulled pork, and my least favorite is marshmallows.

Favorite hobby outside of health/fitness?
Being out at the lake!

One thing about you most people don’t know?
My front tooth pops out!

3 things you’ve done in the past year that were fun or you’re proud of?
– Relearned how to walk.
– Played my last hockey game.
– Went to Tom Segura.

Meet the Intern – Ryan Glennon

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My name is Ryan Glennon; I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago in New Lenox, IL. I have been playing sports my entire life and now am at Illinois State University to play hockey. I am an Exercise Science major and hope to open my own gym to train athletes and others alike to reach their fitness goals. I will also be going to fire academy so I can become a firefighter after I graduate. I just want to help people in any way I can.

Athletic Experience
– Hockey – 19 Years
– Volleyball – 12 Years
– Baseball – 8 Years
– Soccer – 5 Years
– Basketball – 3 Years

What do you hope to do with your degree?
– I hope to open a gym that is able to meet everyone’s needs no matter how they want to train.

Favorite thing about CrossFit so far?
– The community and how encouraging and kind everyone is.

Favorite and least favorite foods?
– Favorite – BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
– Least Favorite – Tomatoes

Favorite hobby outside of health/fitness?
– Hockey

One thing about you most people don’t know?
– I really love tattoos.

3 things you’ve done in the past year that were fun or you’re proud of:
– In the past year I’ve gone back to North Carolina to see the family I lived with when I played Juniors. Another thing that was fun was that I got moved back to defense in hockey, which has been good. I also just got a new 4.5 month old puppy who is 45 lbs.

Meet the Intern – Sarah Anderson

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Sarah Anderson
Sarah Anderson

Before being introduced to CrossFit in 2014, Sarah ran competitively – four years in high school and two as a Division I athlete at Gonzaga. She eventually retired from competitive running due to persisting injuries, then joined a CrossFit gym with two college buddies shortly thereafter. She was hooked on CrossFit’s functional strength and mobility focus. CrossFit also pushes her in a way her previous lifting routines never had and provides an opportunity to WoD with cool, like-minded people. Sarah is currently interning at Five-Alarm CrossFit and has had a blast getting to know the Five Alarm community while furthering her knowledge of the sport.

Education, Certifications, Recreational Athletic Experience
– Gonzaga University, Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology
– Division I Cross Country and Track Athlete (Gonzaga University) 2012-2014

What do you hope to do with your degree(s)?
– I will be going to physical therapy school next fall. So, I hope to eventually become a dang good PT.

Favorite/Least Favorite WoD?
– Favorite: Nancy
– Least Favorite: Linda

Favorite/Least Favorite Movement?
– Favorite: Power Snatch
– Least Favorite: Barbell Lunges

Favorite hobby outside of CrossFit?
– Being outside, seeing the sights (mountains & water are my faves so far).

One thing about you most people don’t know?
I have a step-sister named Sarah! We’re only 6 months apart in age.

Three things you’ve done in the past year?
– Published physiological research I did at Gonzaga (definitely a nerd if you haven’t guessed).
– Was accepted to PT school a few weeks ago.
– Backpacked along the Croatian coastline for two weeks this past summer with two best friends.

Meet the Intern – Cedric Miller

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5 Alarm CrossFit is proud to partner with Illinois State University and their Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) program. Through this partnership, KNR students can partake in an internship here at 5 Alarm. Over the course of the semester students will learn not only CrossFit’s methods, but our particular take on those methods, as well as gain exposure to other behind-the-scenes aspects of running a gym-based small business.

Our current intern is Cedric Miller. Cedric surprised all of our coaches when he jumped into classes head first. His eagerness to learn and help out around the gym has made our first full-time intern experience a great one. If you still haven’t had a chance to meet him, be sure to introduce yourself the next time you see him in the gym!

Cedric and Oakley
Cedric and Oakley

Cedric got a taste of nearly every sport there was when growing up. He played t-ball (but never went on to baseball), hockey, basketball, soccer, and football. Once attending Oswego High School, he decided to stick to playing football, wrestling, and recreational weightlifting. His love for sports and living an active life lead him to pursue a degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University, which ultimately introduced him to CrossFit with the start of his Senior Internship.

Education, Certifications, Recreational Athletic Experience
– Currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University
– 50-Hour Internship at Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center
– First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
– Played football and wrestled in High School

Favorite Thing About CrossFit (So Far)
– The intensity and how it pushes me harder than what I’m used to doing.

Favorite Food
– Anything coming out of a smoker – Good Ol’ American BBQ.

Least Favorite Food
– Tomatoes

Favorite Hobby Outside of Exercise
– Other than exercise, I really enjoy making food; cooking, grilling, smoking, baking, you name it.

One Thing About You Most People Don’t Know
– Prior to the start of my internship, I had never been into a CrossFit gym or done a CrossFit style workout.

What do you hope to do with your degree?
– My plan is to continue school and become a Physical Therapist.