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
🚨 BREAKING: PARK CROSSING PACERS TAKE OVER SWIFT FOR NOVEMBER 🚨
Close to 100 people showed up for a well-organized workout with clear instructions and all the region's top runners in attendance. bunker, however, was nowhere to be found.
Bagpipe
WARMUP: SSH, Windmill, Moroccan night clubs, runners stretch THE THANG: Mosey over to the parking deck. 5 Minute Miracle Tabata workout. 5 rounds, 3 exercises each. 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. Merkin, Legs and Mary for each round. Level Up (3 levels total) 3 rounds per level, 5, 10, 15. 10 SSH in cadence between each round. Round 1: Shoulders, Round 2: Legs, Round 3: Mary Partner AMRAP. Partner 1 does LBCs, partner 2 backwards run up the parking ramp and jog back, switch. After 2 rounds, switched to flutters for 2 more rounds. Job back to COT for “The Finisher” 5 burpees, 10 merkins, 15 squats, 20 mountain climbers. MARY: Throughout the beatdown ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thanksgiving tbd COT: 26 total including Forest from Birmingham
Fast Twitch
Election Day Donut Run Several chose their own adventure Cooler temps appreciated by all
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