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
Hill Sprints & Garage Burpees at Ballantyne
Pledge of Allegiance. Warmup with 20 Side Straddle Hops, 15 Imperial Walkers, 10 Sun Gods. Mosey to the Ballantyne multi-level parking deck. Escalator burpee ladder on 4 floors: 5 burpees 1st floor, 10 jump squats 2nd floor, 15 merkins 3rd floor, 20 LBCs top deck. 3 sprints up the spiral ramp. Mosey back for 5 minutes of Mary.
4-Mile Tempo & Track Interval Assault
1-mile dynamic stretch warmup around school loop. 4x 800m repeats on track with 90s active recovery walk. Finished with 6x 100m stride-outs and core cool-down.
The Coupon Carnage at Stonecrest
Grab 35lb cinder block coupons from Q’s truck. 100 overhead presses, 100 coupon squats, 100 block swings, 100 chest presses. Farmer carry coupon 200 yards between rounds.
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