What 3XF Fishersville Is All About

At 3XF Fishersville, we don’t leave results up to chance. Every member gets expert guidance from day one — no guesswork, no generic workouts. Originally founded on the principles of form, function, and fitness, our mission has evolved to deliver an elevated training experience where coaching, accountability, and personalized plans come standard. Our members feel seen, supported, and set up to succeed — whether they’re starting fresh or pushing for their next breakthrough.

Coaches Who Walk the Walk — and Guide the Way

The team at 3XF Fishersville blends experience, passion, and serious credentials. With coaches who’ve run over 100 marathons, worked in collegiate-level strength and conditioning, and trained clients for over 15 years, there’s depth behind every cue. Our team is known for providing high-touch coaching in both personal training and group settings — helping members move better, feel stronger, and stay on track through every stage of their fitness journey.

Joby Shreckhise

Owner

Joby grew up in Augusta County and graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 2004. A lifelong athlete, he was a finalist in the VHSL Wrestling State Championships before earning a scholarship to compete for Limestone College in South Carolina. During his collegiate career, he became an NCAA Division II All-American and graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors degrees in both biology and chemistry.

Joby earned his first training certification, CrossFit Level 1, in 2008 and later earned his Level II Certificate and his designation as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA. He began his career as a personal trainer immediately after college and later stepped into the role of NCAA Division II wrestling coach, where he gained invaluable experience programming and managing large group strength and conditioning sessions.

In May of 2014, Joby moved back to the Shenandoah Valley to be closer to family and to share his passion for health and fitness with the community. That same year, he opened CrossFit 3xF in what is now Perk Place Coffee Company-where you can still stop in and order the high-protein “Joby.” Just two years later, he expanded to a larger space behind Eaver’s Tire in Fishersville. In 2018, Joby launched a second location, 3xF Staunton, and successfully managed both locations for five years.

After navigating the challenges of COVID-19, including mandatory shutdowns and evolving client needs, Joby transitioned the business from large group training to a more personalized model-focusing on individualized coaching and stronger community connection. In 2023, he consolidated both gyms under one roof in a beautiful 5,000-square-foot facility in the Fishersville Food Lion Shopping Center. This new space reflects not just growth in square footage, but a clearer, more refined vision for helping people in the Valley live stronger, healthier lives.

Martin Goodnough

Coach

I have spent most of my career teaching and coaching at Fishburne Military School. At FMS, I served as the Head football coach for seven years and coached the sprinters for the track team. While coaching, I ran the football and track teams’ strength and conditioning program. I developed a greater passion and appreciation for fitness during that time, and last year, I decided to go into personal training to help more people pursue their fitness goals. I have my certification through NASM, and I love talking about deadlifts if you can spare the time.

Josh Palmer

Coach

I’ve always had a passion for sports and staying active. Growing up in Utah meant the Rocky Mountains were basically my backyard-so hiking, swimming in lakes, Skiing, and soaking up the outdoors became second nature. In high school, I participated in a variety of sports -football, track and field, and wrestling.

Along the way, I’ve been lucky to train in all kinds of settings, from the YMCA to the strength and conditioning department at Southern Virginia University. For the past two years, I’ve been part of the awesome team at 3xF, and I couldn’t be happier.

I truly believe fitness should be fun, and I’m all about helping people crush their goals while actually enjoying the process. My core belief is that fitness should be something you look forward to doing for the rest of your life.

Darian Belisle

Coach

I was raised in Staunton and graduated from Fishburne Military School in 2021. After that, I enrolled at Mary Baldwin University on an academic scholarship, where I am currently studying. In 2022, I earned my training certificate from the American Aerobic Association International (AAI) and the International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA), and earlier this year, I became a certified sports nutrition consultant.

I began personal training during the summer of my sophomore year in college. I have always wanted to help others take care of their bodies and become the best version of themselves. My favorite workout days are back and chest day — there is just something about getting an amazing pump from a great back and chest day!

I also worked as a physical therapy tech at Barren Ridge Physical Therapy for about five months and later at Bethesda Physical Therapy for around eight months. In addition to personal training, I participate in boxing training and am involved in ministry both at Mary Baldwin and at my church. Helping people — whether physically, mentally, or spiritually — is what drives me every day.

Shannon Jones

Coach

I grew up on the NC coast and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2012 with a BS in dental hygiene. After college, I moved to Richmond, VA, where I met my husband, Kyle. In 2020, we decided to move to the Staunton area to be closer to family and the mountains.

In my early twenties, I developed a passion for exercise. It started with running (mostly because I didn’t know what else to do) until I became incredibly bored with it. In search of other ways to exercise, I hired a personal trainer who eventually introduced me to CrossFit in 2013. I was very attracted to the variety of movements and skills to conquer, as well as the community aspect. My mindset and approach to exercise changed so much as I became more focused on what my body could do instead of what it looked like. I continued to CrossFit for 6 years and was blessed to stay active throughout all three of my pregnancies.

I’ve been a part of 3xF since 2022 and have found the professionalism and care to be unmatched to gyms I’ve been a part of in the past. I completed the 3xF Instructor Training Program and received my CF-L1 certificate in 2023. As a stay-at-home mom, 5:30 a.m. class is my jam! If I’m not working out, I’m homeschooling my 3 boys, trying new recipes, or tending to my fruit & vegetable garden. I’m super excited to join the coaching staff at 3xF and can’t wait to see you in class!”

Lindsy Palmer

Coach

I’m passionate about helping people feel stronger, more confident, and more capable-both in the gym and in everyday life. Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you grow from there.

I believe fitness should be challenging, rewarding, and-most importantly-accessible to everyone. My coaching style is encouraging and technique-focused, and my goal is always to create an environment where athletes of all levels feel supported and inspired to push themselves.

I’m certified in ACE Personal Training Certification, I take a holistic approach to fitness. I care about how you move, how you recover, and how you feel outside the gym, too.
When I’m not coaching, you can usually find me chasing my kids!

Matt Wilson

Coach

Christy Knopp Hofstetter

Coach

I was born and raised in Staunton, Virginia. I grew up in an active family, involved in a variety of sports and activities. My mom was a coach on the year round and summer league swim teams, so that was a big part of my childhood and teen years. I was very into horseback riding, and started teaching riding lessons when I was 13. I got into training troubled horses, and eventually breeding over the next few years. I graduated from Grace Christian School in 1996, and played volleyball among other sports in high school. We did several 5k’s and Triathlons as a family when we were young, and I started competing in Tetrathlon when I was 13, and continued until I was 18. Tetrathlon is 4 sports; Running, Swimming, Horseback Riding (Jumping), and Shooting (Air Pistols). When I was 18, after placing in the top 3 at Nationals, I was invited to join the International Pentathlon team. But life had another direction for me, and I did not go.

After my second son was born in 2004, I got out of the horse business, and started working at my local YMCA. I got my personal training certification through WITS (World Instructor Training School) and taught swimming lessons also. I enjoy helping people make fitness a lifestyle, and a part of their everyday life. I also got the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Training Certification while I was at the YMCA. My focus has been strength, functional fitness, and HIIT training.

I found 3xF in 2019, got my CrossFit L1 certification, and joined the fitness team part time. In 2020, I consolidated my schedule and focused on 3xF full time. The atmosphere and benefits to the community here were unlike any I had seen, after 16 years in the fitness industry. I have coached over 1500 hours of classes, and have seen huge growth at 3xF since I started. We have gone from strictly CrossFit/CVC style fitness, to a stronger focus on changing the lives of all ages of individuals and families in our area, through functional fitness, personal training and nutrition. I continued my education last year by completing my CrossFit L2 certification. I enjoy coaching classes a few days a week, and meeting with my regular personal training clients daily.

When I am not at the gym, I enjoy time with my kids and my husband David. I am also a co-owner of C-BAR Firearms Training, and love teaching safety and defensive skills to people wanting to learn.

Michael Pulley

Coach

As a youth, I was heavily involved with football, basketball, and baseball having played all three sports for the better part of 8 years or more, culminating in receiving multiple individual accolades while captaining all three sports as a high school senior. Upon graduation, I played football at Emory and Henry College, graduating in 1988 with a degree in Business Management.

Life detoured me most of my 30’s. I found myself divorced, with grown children, and searching for an outlet when I discovered running. To help facilitate remaining strong and healthy while running, I was introduced to functional fitness in 2008. I have remained an active participant in the sport since that time.

Unfortunately, I became very sick in 2019 and was unable to work-out at all for months and months at a time. To help alleviate the boredom of being sick, I began walking to the local gym after work each day and watching three classes a night get their fitness

As I listened, learned, and observed, I began to fall in love with the idea of becoming a coach and fitness trainer upon retirement from the federal government. To prepare, I earned my CrossFit Level 1 Certification and my USA Weightlifting Certification. I have since added CrossFit Gymnastics and currently studying to become a Burgener Strength Level 1 coach.

I joined the 3xF family as a full-time coach in August 2022. Since that time, I have coached over 900 classes and more than 1,800 personal training sessions. I am always looking for motivated people who are ready to change their life or, in some instances, their destiny based on genetics or family upbringing. It’s obtainable and well worth the effort!

Inside 3XF Fishersville

The 5,000-square-foot facility at 3XF Fishersville features three dedicated training zones — one for personal training, one for small group sessions, and another for overlapping PT. Private shower rooms make it easy to train before work or on your lunch break. From the layout to the atmosphere, every detail is designed to help you train smart, stay focused, and feel supported.

Tools That Match Your Goals

At 3XF Fishersville, you won’t find elliptical machines collecting dust. Instead, you’ll see air bikes, rowers, landmine attachments, bumper plates, and barbells — the kind of equipment that drives functional strength and real-world performance. Members in personal training follow their programs displayed on mounted TVs, creating a seamless and modern training experience.

Book Your Discovery Call Today

Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle with a discovery call at 3xF Fishersville in Fishersville, VA! Our team will provide a personalized tour of our facilities, introduce you to our services, and help you start your fitness journey. Schedule your session now and experience firsthand how 3xF Fishersville can support your goals.