MORE THAN JUST A WORKOUT
F3 is a movement of men dedicated to invigorating male community leadership through Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith.
Our Mission
Our mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the purpose of invigorating male community leadership. We believe that strong men build strong families, strong workplaces, and thriving local communities.
The Q Source Leadership Model
Every man in F3 is encouraged to lead. Through the Q Source framework, men learn to step up as High Impact Men (HIM) by leading workouts, organizing service projects, and taking responsibility in their daily lives.
F3 VOCABULARY
THE F3 LEXICON DICTIONARY
F3 has its own unique language! Search terms below to get up to speed before your first workout.
PAX
PeopleThe members/participants of F3. Singular or plural. Short for "passengers" or "pack".
Q
LeadershipThe leader of a specific workout, event, or region. Every F3 workout is led by a volunteer Q.
FNG
PeopleFriendly New Guy. A first-time attendee at an F3 workout. Will receive an official F3 nickname during COT.
AO
EventsArea of Operation. A designated location where F3 workouts take place (e.g., park, school parking lot, greenway).
COT
TraditionCircle of Trust. The concluding gathering at the end of every F3 workout for introductions, announcements, and prayers/reflections.
Backblast
TraditionA written summary published after a workout detailing the Q, PAX present, FNGs, workout structure, and COT prayer requests.
The Gloom
EventsThe early morning dark hours (usually 5:15 AM - 6:30 AM) when F3 workouts take place outdoors.
Coupon
ExerciseAn object used during workouts to add weight or resistance, such as cinder blocks, sandbags, or logs.
Moleskin
TraditionThe commentary/narrative portion of a Backblast highlighting fun bantering moments, heroic efforts, or funny anecdotes.
Nantan
LeadershipThe regional leader responsible for invigorating male community leadership across all AOs in the region.
Weaselhead
LeadershipThe PAX member responsible for tracking regional attendance statistics and Backblasts.
Q Source
LeadershipThe official F3 manual of leadership philosophy, detailing how men grow from High Impact Men (HIM) into community leaders.
Down Range
EventsAttending an F3 workout in another city or region while traveling.
HC
TraditionHard Commit. Pledging in advance on Slack or in person that you will attend a workout or event.