F3 New Orleans
At multiple points around the New Orleans area, starting each day at 5:30am in what we call The Gloom, various groups of men gather for forty-five minutes of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith (F3). F3 groups have graced areas of Mid-City, Uptown, Metairie, the Northshore, Lakeview, the Westbank, Kenner, Thibodaux, and Baton Rouge since 2014. The workouts are structured in a manner that promotes self-improvement and camaraderie, and it always ends in a community fostering circle of trust. What happens in those forty-five minutes, however, is not so simple. Bodies are broken and built back stronger, spirits are fortified, friendships are made, and the men leave the beat-downs better than when they arrived.
We believe in 5 core pricinples for our workouts:
- They are open to ALL men, regardless of age, fitness level, creed, race, or any of the other features that are too often used to divide us.
- They are always free. Save your money currently spent on fitness facilities.
- They are peer-led. How do you pay for the workout? By committing to lead the workouts. Don’t know how to do that? Don’t worry! None of us do either!
- They are always outside. Enjoy the rain, the shine, the heat, the cold. Move out of comfort and face whatever elements await you.
- They end with a Circle of Trust, where men share their thoughts, feelings, challenges, hopes, and/or aspirations.
These workouts will challenge you and help you grow – not only physically, but emotionally, mentally, faithfully.
Leave no man behind. But leave no man where you found him.
Want to learn more? The easiest way is to join us at 5:30 in the morning. Checkout our schedule. Or join us in Slack. Find these, and other resources, on our website at F3NOLA.com
Ask questions – when you’re ready, any one of us will be more than happy to commit to meeting you in the morning, and welcoming you to the group.
