FREE, PEER-LED
OUTDOOR WORKOUTS
FOR MEN
Planting, growing, and serving small workout groups to invigorate male community leadership in South Charlotte.
OUR FOUNDATION
THE THREE Fs OF F3
Fitness is the magnet, Fellowship is the glue, and Faith is the purpose.
1. Fitness
Workouts take place outdoors in all weather conditions—rain, shine, heat, or snow. Led in rotation by participants, workouts adapt to all fitness levels.
2. Fellowship
Strong bonds formed in the Gloom bleed over into 2nd F lunches, coffee socials, and genuine male friendship that combats isolation.
3. Faith
Defined simply as belief in something bigger than yourself. We empower men to give back and lead in their families, workplaces, and local communities.
MORE THAN A WORKOUT.
A BROTHERHOOD.
Every morning in the Gloom, hundreds of South Charlotte men gather free of charge to sweat, hold each other accountable, and build lasting friendships that extend far beyond the workout.
NON-NEGOTIABLE
THE 5 CORE PRINCIPLES OF EVERY F3 WORKOUT
Free of Charge
Never any fees, dues, or subscriptions.
Open to All Men
Regardless of age, background, or fitness level.
Held Outdoors
Rain or shine, hot or cold, 365 days a year.
Peer-Led
Led in rotating fashion by PAX members.
Ends with COT
Every workout concludes with Circle of Trust.
WORKOUT LOCATIONS
FEATURED SOUTH CHARLOTTE AOs
Anvil
Outdoor peer-led workout.
Bagpipe
Outdoor peer-led workout.
Base Camp
Boot Camp (Moderate Intensity)
F3 NATION API
ORG 25124LATEST WORKOUT BACKBLASTS
Meathead
The reluctant and under paid q followed the sheet, led chatter, and brought a themed Playlist that stumped the PAX. He's set on meathead qs for 2026... otherwise it's WoMu time. The dollar general speaker held up and played the 2026 atl braves walk up songs in honor of the fall classic. Cheers WARMUP: Sshx20 Swings x10 Iw x15 Around the world x7 each side Swings x10 Prying squat THE THANG: 3 sets instead of 2 8 double deadliest 8 double rows 6 high pulls es 10 rdls es 5 snatches A lap of farmer and racked carries MARY: American Hammer weighted Leg raises ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beer run on Saturday with sob Brew Ruck on 14th COT: yhc
Where is everybody
WARMUP: 1 long lap around the parking lot THE THANG: I had 4 WODs prepped as I thought we would cruise them. That was not the case the first WOD: 1) Only 1 min we were both slow moving. Music would have helped, but lots of conversations See the pics for exercises Big lap 2) Salami This required a more fast pace ruck with SB only. Not sure we achieve the pace, but lots of burpees today. We started a 3rd WOD that called for 100 of everything. We did 25 of each- 1 round only Walking lunges Big boy sit ups Russian twists Squats MARY: no a lot, but we added weight. When do Mary get so heavy? ANNOUNCEMENTS: beer run/ ruck, food drive ruck COT: I am not sure we did that! But some encouraging words were likley shared during the workout, I mean is SACS. #encouragement that what we do (kinda)
WAMRAP
6 men from various geographies arrived at various levels of timeliness for this weeks WAMRAP. Soft Serve was in town for meetings and brought out FNG Beck and his corporate quarter zip out for a workout. We did parking deck and parking lot work. Everyone had an amazing time.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST WORKOUT
Show up 5–10 minutes early, bring glove liners or work gloves if needed, water, and an open mind. You don’t need to be in shape to start—you just need to post!
- No sign-up required, just show up
- Modify exercises as needed
- Receive your F3 nickname at COT
- Join the South Charlotte Slack group