About F3
What is F3?
F3 stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. Our mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men, for the invigoration of male community leadership.
F3 stands on five core pillars:
Free – won’t cost you a dime
Open to all men – all fitness levels, all backgrounds, all creeds
Always outside – rain or shine, sweltering or freezing
Peer led – we take turns leading workouts
Ends with a circle of trust – the workout leader shares an experience or quote
...so you're some sort of free outdoor Crossfit thing?
In a way, yes, but F3 Cville is so much more!
Many folks give us a try because they want to kick start their fitness. But what keeps people coming back are the friendships they form and sense of community that F3 C'ville provides. It can be hard to talk about and harder to admit, but men across the country are experiencing feelings of isolation and depression. Our workouts are a great way to meet some new people and make some new friends. We have fun. We laugh. We hold each other accountable. We look out for one another. We work together to give back to our community.
It is this sense of camaraderie that makes F3 Cville such a dynamic group.
Where do you workout?
We have multiple workouts every day of the week except Sunday, at multiple locations in and around Charlottesville. Take a look at our workout schedule and try one out!
What if I'm out of shape?
Don’t worry about getting in shape before you try it–you do F3 to get in shape. We welcome and support everyone no matter the fitness level. We will not leave any man behind!
How does faith play into this?
F3 is not a religious group. For F3 Cville, “faith” is simply a belief in something bigger than the individual and the desire to do something positive in the world. We don’t want to be fit just to fan our egos. Staying fit and having a community network to rely on, helps us be better parents, spouses, friends, and leaders in our communities.
This definition of “faith” manifests itself in many ways at F3 Cville. Often it comes out during the “Circle of Trust,” where the workout leader may share something he is struggling with or offer a reflection on life or parenthood. Faith also materializes in our efforts to give back to the Charlottesville community through food drives, organizing charity races, and other initiatives.
How long has F3 C'ville been around?
F3 C’ville began in 2017, and has quickly developed into a welcoming community of more than 200 active members. Our numbers and geographic footprint continue to expand.
F3 itself was founded in Charlotte, NC in 2006. This grassroots model has spread around the world, with more than 4,000 free, peer-led workouts across more than 300 regions. You can read more about F3 Nation here.
Where else can I learn more about F3?
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