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
Swole
It was good to be back in the gloom this week, though some of the mumblechatter might encourage YHC to go back under my rock… shade non withstanding, the only real notable note was Blanks complaining about the absence of EDM from our playlist… he was alone in that opinion surprisingly. There were some notable KBs around the circle for squats, with Voodoo and Unplugged repping 72 kgs like they were made of air, BURLY. WARMUP: SSH, Swings, IW, Tactical Cleans (a crowd pleaser), ST, Prying Squat. THE THANG: Front Squats 5X4 Double Clean & Press 5X3 Side Lunges 3X8/side (people love these) Half Kneeling Press 3X8/side (more love) Windmills 2X5/side (most love) MARY: above was sufficient ANNOUNCEMENTS: walk this weekend, terror trails, coin challenge, see blanks for details COT: YHC took us out with prayers and praises.
Swift
WARMUP: Rushmore run up to Ballantyne corporate. Dynamic stretching. THE THANG: 30/30/1 hill repeats. Shorter hill repeats were in order today. 30 sec. @'comfortable' sprint pace. Recover back down the hill for the group to start again. Another 30sec interval followed by 1 minute interval. After two full sets we changed the scenery to Upper Street.. and another two sets. Strong efforts by everyone! MARY: nah ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror trails /SOB beer run. COT: Starch
We’re going where?
Excellent group today for perfect running temps, and a newish plan to get some miles. Great effort by all and welcome site FNG @Jerky. Thanks to Benny and Astro (Kyle Kirchhoff) for the opportunity to lead. A few mumbles when the plan was hatched but the PAX is now better for it. WARMUP: Run from Crunch to the corner of 51 and Providence Rd, at the end of Arbo, and await instructions. THE THANG: Stage 1: Run up Providence to Alexander Rd, circle back for the 6 Stage 2: Run up/down Alexander Rd to Hwy 51, circle back for the 3 Stage 3: Run down Hwy 51 back to Arbo, circle back for the 6. 10K :white_check_mark: MARY: Pro’s Mom ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brew Ruck COT: Astro (Kyle Kirchhoff)
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