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
Firestarter
WARMUP: 1 minute plank then some obligatory SSH and hill Billy's. THE THANG: micro and macro 4 corners see the old Davinci parking lots. Did stuff and did some Sprints. Also 1 minute plank when home with decline. MARY: sure ANNOUNCEMENTS: you guys are awesome. Beer run next weekend COT: Adobe thoughtfully took us out.
Keg Party Mondays
4 for a keg party on a Moderate Monday at Base Camp. Hops approved mileage. Solid mumblechatter that included saving money on your child's wedding by hosting it in your backyard, glamping with Hilton Honor's points, and what might have been the best weekend in college football this year. WARMUP: Run around, do some exercises, typical textbook warmup THE THANG: Start at the benches, two rounds of dips and step-ups with some running in between. Move on to wall sit with air presses. Gather at my car, get the gear out. 2 cinder blocks, 2 25 lb. plates, and 1 1/2 barrel keg (empty of course, bummer) Leave the keg and carry coupons to the ball fields for a triple nickel: squats and WW2 sit-ups. Head back to the car grab the keg (for some of us it's been 20+ years since we've seen a keg much less lifted one) and start a weight circuit rotating coupons after each exercise, with a parking lot run interspersed. MARY: yup, right at the end. but we never saw a woman named Mary, so maybe that doesn't count? ANNOUNCEMENTS: 11/14 - Canned food drive ruck in South End Geraldo has the details Gear order coming soon. Holiday party also coming, soon. COT: YHC with the takeout.
Hunter Oaks
WARMUP: THE THANG: Nice jog around Hunter Oaks. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
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