New Exercise program

 Hi folks,

About a month ago I was invited to check out a Men's Fitness group called F3. 'F3' stands for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. The workouts (called beatdowns) generally start between 5-6am and run for 45 to 75 mins.  From their site:   F3 Nation - Fitness | Fellowship | Faith ®

F3 is a national network including 2,864 free, peer-led workouts for men in 199 regions. Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.

The "hook" is the Fitness, but the main benefit, in my opinion is the Fellowship and Faith!! I've met a bunch of like-minded, equally yoked brothers over the last month that I really appreciate.  There have been several workouts where I didn't even feel like getting out of bed (at 4ish am) but I got up and went because 1) I had committed to and 2) I knew my fellow F3'ers would be there to encourage and lift me up.

The motto is "Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him". 

Guys, if you're looking a a fitness program, or if you like fitness and are looking for more fellowship in your life, I'd highly recommend checking out F3.  It's a nation-wide program and if there aren't already groups in your area, you can start one!

Ladies, there's a similar organization for you called FIA. Here's the website:  Home - FiA Nation

And it's more than just exercise.  This morning we had our monthly '3rd F' breakfast where we got to hear the testimony and story of a father/son team who have grown closer to each other and to God through their involvement in F3.  The son has been on several overseas mission trips (that he paid for), suffered through typhoid fever on one of them, and is currently planning on another 2 year trip. He does F3 early in the mornings, works at Chic-fil-A when he can, and is putting himself through college.  This young man has and is going to bless a LOT of people.

Be blessed,

Tom