F3 Welcome to F3!
Your Adventure Starts Here
Two minutes. That’s all it takes to understand why thousands of men set alarms for the gloom.
The Mission of F3
Maybe you heard about F3 through a friend, family member, neighbor, podcast, news outlet, or wherever. Now you're here looking for more information. We are glad you're here!
F3 started in 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina and has grown to 46 states and 3,400+ scheduled workouts each week through the efforts of men whose lives have been changed by their involvement with F3. The three Fs in our name stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. The last one we define simply: a belief in something bigger than yourself.
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The 5 Core
Principles of F3
Free of Charge
Never pay for a workout... ever.
Open to All Men
No matter the man, you are welcome here.
Held Outdoors
Rain or shine, hot or cold, we are out there.
Peer Led
Leading each other in a rotating fashion.
Ends With COT
Always ends with a Circle of Trust.
It Really Is This Simple
Your First Post in 3 steps
Pick your AO
Browse the Locations directory. Every AO shows its workout days at a glance. Pick one near home with a time you can make.
Just show up
Arrive a few minutes early and say you're new. No sign-up, no fee, no gear beyond shoes. Read what your first workout looks like if you want the play-by-play.
Leave with a name
Every workout ends in the Circle of Trust. Your first one ends with the PAX giving you your F3 name. Brush up on the lingo so nothing surprises you.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What do I need to bring?
Workout clothes, athletic shoes, a water bottle, and yourself. A headlamp helps in the winter, and at some locations gloves are a good idea unless you have farmer hands.
How do I know where to go?
It's pretty easy. Just take a look at the Locations page, find a workout that is near you with a time that works, and show up! Guys will be ready to greet you and show you what F3 is all about.
Do I need to sign up before a workout?
Nope! Just check the schedule and show up at the proper time. It is ok if you want to contact the local leader ahead of time with any questions, but signing up is not our style.
What should I expect?
Men in authentic relationships with other men who are working to be strong fathers, husbands, and leaders! Getting in the best shape of your life is just a by-product. The workout is what draws most men like a magnet, but the relationships, brotherhood, and community keep men coming back. Come check out an F3 workout near you and help us accomplish F3's mission to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership!
Do I have to be in good shape?
F3 does not require membership and is open to ALL men of ALL physical abilities. If you want to push hard, go ALL OUT. But if you haven't exercised in a long time, MODIFY. Don't hurt yourself or even worse, get discouraged. Just show up, work hard and give it your best.
What happens at my first workout?
Show up a few minutes early and introduce yourself as an FNG (Friendly New Guy). You'll get a short disclaimer, a battle buddy for the workout, and at the end, in the Circle of Trust, the PAX will give you your F3 name. It gets shared with your family, so don't worry: naming is respectful, personal, and usually pretty funny.
More Than a Workout
F3 is High Impact Men on a Mission
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