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
Olympus - "The" Premier Gear Workout of the Weekend
Express write-up this week as the machinations of the weekend unrelentingly pull at available capacity for flowery prose. Nevertheless, YHC pulled a Babe Ruth and called his shot yesterday. Sometimes he wonders whether his messages are making an impact and unfortunately, writing dry pre-blasts about quotidian drudgery apparently did the trick as our numbers were way down, as compared to late. Voodoo and Po' Boy came in hot around 6:59ish, Ickey shortly thereafter, and the Worm cruised in partway through the warm-ups. YHC was glad today was not a solo Q and though just five strong, the pax put in work today. It was something of a de-load day, but we kept it amped with an electric esoteric playlist and solid mumblechatter to keep the rhythms flowing. Overall, solid little beatdown for a Saturday. Let's get into the recap... WARMUP: Swings (10x), prying squats, hi-pulls (5x), synovial circles, one-handed swings (10x), slingshots (7x e/w) THE THANG: 1) EZ Complex (3 sets) - Swings (3x) - Hi-pulls (2x) - Clean/squat/press (1x) - Repeato other side 2) Double Cleans (3 sets) - Double cleans (5x) 3) Double Front Squats (3 sets) - Um, double front squats (5x) 4) Double Floor Press (3 sets; including 1 bonus set!) - Double floor press (6x) 5) Gorilla Rows (3 sets; including 1 bonus set!) - Gorilla rows (8x e/s) 6) Carries! (6 sets) - Front rack double carries for ~30 sec. for 2 sets and then a wild combo of Jerry West's, lunges, and waiters MARY: A glutebridge for all YHC's friends! ANNOUNCEMENTS: - :calendar: F3 Events: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bSr64ar_zIEsBfyjBoZFynLx663Zr9h0ODqs1mbuKyw/edit?usp=drivesdk - :pray: Prayers for Flipper's M and his family as they work through surgery and recovery - :book: “There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket – safe, dark, motionless, airless – it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. The alternative to tragedy, or at least to the risk of tragedy, is damnation. The only place outside Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell." ― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves COT: Jet Fuel took out the joint groups in COT
The Super Bowl
WARMUP: Talk about my Camry purchase with Hippie. THE THANG: wonder around and find some fountains. Drop a 5k and discuss multiple topics and I learned what Roulette does but I still have no clue. Thanks brother for being there today. MARY: a little . ANNOUNCEMENTS: thanks for the support out there. October challenge coming soon COT: Roulette took us out. Wonderful message

Easy 10
WARMUP: pre run 3.5 miles THE THANG: meet with 5:45 crew and run 10 miles 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