About Us

At Certus CrossFit, we believe fitness should feel like home. Our gym is a place where you’re welcomed, supported, and challenged—where fun and hard work go hand in hand.

We prioritize moving well first, teaching safe and efficient mechanics so you can work out with confidence and longevity.

Our world-class coaches don’t just lead workouts—they coach with intention, providing real feedback, real progressions, and real care for every person who walks through our doors.

Whether you’re brand new or highly experienced, Certus is a place to grow, to belong, and to enjoy the process of becoming stronger together.

What is CrossFit?

CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movement performed at high intensity—designed to make you stronger, fitter, and more capable in everyday life. No two workouts are the same so you never get bored. Every session challenges you to move better, lift stronger, and push a little further than before.

But the magic isn’t just the workout.

It’s the coaches who know your name, the people cheering you on, and the shared sweat that turns strangers into workout partners. Our coaches guide every class, help you scale when needed, and push you when you’re ready—so you keep progressing and having fun.

At Certus, this process changes lives. Strength builds confidence. Consistency builds discipline. And showing up day after day creates momentum that carries far beyond the gym.

We track progress, celebrate wins (big and small), and create an environment that makes you want to show up. That’s how consistency is built—through great workouts, even better people, and a lot of laughs and good times along the way.
CrossFit is for everyone. We don’t change the program—we scale it. Whether you’re new to training or chasing peak performance, you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every step of the way.

Come for the workout.

Stay for the people.

Experience life changing fitness.

Our Facility

Certus CrossFit is an 8,500 sq ft purpose-built training space designed to make every group class feel energetic, organized, and fun. The gym is bright and clean because the environment you workout in matters.

We’re fully equipped with everything needed to keep CrossFit constantly varied and exciting—from barbells and rigs to dumbbells, kettlebells, and cardio equipment—just high-quality equipment that’s well cared for and ready to perform.

We’re also family-friendly. We offer a dedicated, unsupervised kids room where little ones can hang out and play while parents get their workout in. It’s not a daycare, but it’s a safe, convenient space that makes staying consistent a whole lot easier.

From the equipment to the cleanliness to the atmosphere, everything at Certus is designed to help you show up, work hard, and enjoy the process.

Members will enjoy our modern Men’s and Women’s Locker room facilities, each with it’s own shower and changing areas, eliminating the need to return home to clean up before returning to work/school.

Meet Our Trainers

Joe Devane

Head Trainer

Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology, California State University, Fresno
CCFT, CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Level 2, Certificate in Nutrition & Change Psychology

I am driven by a deep calling to serve others through CrossFit and to share the life-changing power of fitness. Helping people discover what they are capable of fuels me every single day. I care deeply about every person who walks into our gym, and I wake up energized and ready to create an environment that supports big goals, real progress, and lasting confidence. At Certus CrossFit, my mission is to build a space where everyone feels welcomed, challenged, and supported—a true family where fitness transforms lives and brings people together.

James Scharnick

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer

I have always been active, playing every sport I could as a kid and competing in football, basketball, and track and field through high school. Despite staying active, I struggled with my weight my entire life, and after leaving college football and entering the workforce, inactivity and poor habits led me to weigh over 525 pounds. Meeting an incredible coach changed everything—through CrossFit training six days a week and healthier nutrition, I lost over 130 pounds, felt like an athlete again, and reignited my passion for coaching and helping others. CrossFit gave me my life back, pushing me daily with new challenges while teaching me to break through perceived limits and build confidence that extended far beyond the gym.

CrossFit has transformed me not only physically, but personally—it has made me a better father, husband, and friend, and reminded me that age is not a limit and that my best years are still ahead. It is a constantly varied, functional program that mirrors life itself and builds strength for everyday movement, resilience, and community. In 2016, I earned my CrossFit Level 1 certification followed by my CrossFit Kids certification, fueling my desire to continue learning and coaching athletes of all ages. I am proud to represent Certus CrossFit and to have been part of its journey from the very beginning, training out of a one-car garage and building something special through passion, perseverance, and community.

Cassie Yoshikawa

Trainer

Bachelor of Science, Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Rowing Trainer

I have been an athlete for as long as I can remember. I grew up doing gymnastics and track. My senior year of high school I was devastated by a series of injuries that ended my gymnastics career and collegiate dreams (or so I thought.) I was soon recruited by the Women’s Rowing Team at the University of Oklahoma as a walk-on. I went from never having touched an erg in my life to completely falling in love with the sport. My boat even went on to earn two Big XII Conference titles for the university.

I found CrossFit in 2011 by happy accident. I was looking for a fun way to train in the offseason. I was quickly hooked once I realized that both gymnastics and rowing could be incorporated into workouts. My favorite part of CrossFit has to be the community and being able to push each other through every workout. You can be complete strangers at the beginning of class and walk out of the gym as teammates.

I love challenging the ideal of what an athlete is. I started coaching because I love helping people discover their own inner athlete. I previously coached at CrossFit 405 and Koda CrossFit Deer Creek in Oklahoma and love continuing my coaching journey in Clovis.

Alondra Martinez

Trainer

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

I grew up playing soccer and enjoyed running, anything that kept me moving. After having three kids I became a busy mother and I put my fitness on hold as most mothers do. I moved from Orange County to Fresno in 2017 and CrossFit was recommended to me to give me what I was looking for: functional strength and community. I hit the jackpot when I came to Certus.

As a mother, I want to set a good example for my kids and their health. I’ve learned so much about myself as an individual athlete. Our bodies are capable of so much, there is no limit. In CrossFit, I found my passion, and in Certus, I found a whole new family. I look forward to helping others reach whatever goal they have set.

Bryce Hayes

Trainer

Associates in Kinesiology, Fresno City College
Associates for Physical Therapist Assistant, IOT
NASM CPT
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Certified Sender

I played a bunch of sports growing up, soccer, track, baseball, and volleyball. When high school came around and sports got more serious I had to decide on a sport so I stuck with volleyball. Played that year-round, valleys my junior year. I loved the teamwork and community it came with. Outside of practice and games, I always found myself in the gym.

I started CrossFit because of the constant mental and physical challenge it brings you every day. With so many different movements and variations it brings it’s almost impossible to be great at everything, and being someone that loves to always work on myself and things I’m not good at, CrossFit gives me the opportunity to do that every day. On top of that, the workouts are killer, and my favorite thing is to go into that dark mental space in the middle of a workout and be able to push past that to get it done.

There are many great things about Certus; The coaching, programming, equipment, and most importantly the greatest thing is the community. Nothing beats it. No matter what class you go to everyone knows everyone and it’s just a giant family that shares similar goals and interests that come together to get their fitness on and I love it. There’s nothing better than SENDING workouts with your closest friends next to you.

I love the positive interactions it allows me to have with members Seeing the spark in someone’s face when they go from struggling with a movement to being able to perform it properly because of 1) them being an insanely great athlete! and 2) because of some cues I gave them, makes me happy to be able to serve the community in that aspect. “Being of service to others is what brings true happiness” – Marie Osmand

Drew Oliver

Trainer

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

I have played sports my whole life and have always been into fitness and working out. Towards the end of high school, I knew I wanted to do something different related to sports. I found CrossFit through my dad, who had been doing it for about a year at that time. After completing my first CrossFit workout, I was hooked.

After about a year, I wanted to coach others and help them along their fitness journey. I really enjoy helping those around me and pushing them to be better versions of themselves. CrossFit has not only given me an avenue to stay competitive but a way to connect with others and build a great community of friends and extended family.

Kyle Smith Gonzalez

Trainer

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Anthony Gonzalez

Trainer

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer