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
The Devil's Turn
WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
The Phoenix
WARMUP: runners stretch, merkins, air squats, Michael Phelps THE THANG: run large lap around YMCA and do air squats, merkins, v ups and wall sits along the way Mosey back to launch for Kettle Bell work. Line up next to each other. 6 total PAX Round 1 Farmers Carry, Round 2 KB Press, Round 3 KB rows. Other PAX did air squats, merkins, reverse lunge while KB work happening MARY: yes ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror Trails this weekend. Good Luck midriff. 50K COT: :pray: for Rudy and his M
Sprinkler check
WARMUP: Mosey to Crestdale track for a proposed pyramid workout by TL THE THANG: Our interval workout got off to an interesting start when a car drove down to and ON to the track to “check on the sprinklers”. The Driver was convinced we were a motley but harmless group and went about his way after asking about the sprinklers. The called workout was 400, 800, 1200, 800, 400, 200, 200 yd intervals. Solid 4.78 miles counting the run in/out. Met up with the P51 crew in time for COT & ☕️. MARY: Nah ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror Trails on Sat, October Challenge COT: thanks to Spammer from Peak51 for the take out
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