Before the sun rises in the Hill Country, a special group of men gathers for a workout. This workout is anything but typical. You won’t see fancy equipment or membership cards but something more powerful: a group helping men become better leaders in the community. This is F3 Dripping Springs, part of a national movement built on three pillars—fitness, fellowship, and faith—and it’s changing lives.
F3 began as a way to help men grow physically and personally stronger through small workout groups. The mission is to plant, grow, and serve these groups to inspire and help men become more effective leaders in their communities. F3 is nationwide and international, but the spirit of each area of operations (AO) is local, with men leading men where they live.
F3 Dripping Springs started in 2020 with one AO (Hemingway), adding a second AO (The Outpost) in February 2025. A typical session is a 45-minute, peer-led, bootcamp-style workout—called a “beatdown”—followed by announcements, the Circle of Trust, and prayer. The rotating leadership allows every man to step up, learn to lead, and stretch beyond his comfort zone. Open to all fitness levels, participants are encouraged to modify exercises as needed without compromising effort.
In F3, faith is defined simply as a belief in something bigger than yourself, an understanding that we are not the end-all, be-all. Men are prompted to think about others and to serve at work, at home, and in the community.
F3 also gives men a chance to connect with purpose, building friendships that extend beyond fitness. They celebrate victories, support each other through difficult moments, and say yes to a healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to lean on each other when needed.
Matt Robertshaw, who started AO The Outpost, shares, “We all need our tribe of people. No matter who you are, man or woman, we all need people to rely on. We need people to laugh with and people to hold us accountable.”
He adds, “By staying fit, we are keeping ourselves ready to lead our families, our jobs, our community, our church, and anything else.”
Robertshaw recalls a powerful moment at a workout led by the regional leader, the “Nantan,” who noted that men come for the workouts but stay for the fellowship and the relationships. For the men of F3 Dripping Springs, that fellowship keeps them showing up and transforming their lives.
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Start Your Day the F3 Way
Ready to be part of something special? F3 Dripping Springs meets from 5:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. at the Hub parking lot in Headwaters on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and in the EVO Cinemas parking lot near Belterra on Tuesday and Thursday. Workouts are free, outdoors, and open to men 18 and older of all fitness levels. No registration needed. Bring water, gloves, and a positive attitude!
“By staying fit, we are keeping ourselves ready to lead our families, our jobs, our community, our church, and anything else.” - Matt Robertshaw