Eight weeks of fantasy and movement

Elven Huntress Training

Build balance, strength and coordination through short-sword training, conditioning and mindful movement. Guided workouts, online and on your own schedule.

Explore the Program

Follow the training at your own pace. A one-time purchase keeps the program yours for life.

Movement with a story

What you'll practice

Strength with control

Practice balance, mobility and core work, then build stamina through conditioning as your sessions grow.

Short-sword choreography

Learn combinations one part at a time. Bring them together in the Elven Blade Rite, a ceremonial sword dance in your final week.

Space for mindfulness

Explore breathwork, meditation, journaling and grounding alongside your workouts.

Guided sessions at home

Train with Charity and Kat through five workouts a week, growing from 15 to 30 minutes per session.

Your path through the forest

Three ranks, eight weeks

  1. Weeks 1 and 2

    Woodland Elf

    Build a foundation in balance, mobility and core control. Practice breathing and mindful movement in sessions of 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Weeks 3 to 6

    Elven Apprentice

    Develop strength, stamina and coordination through conditioning and short-sword combinations. Sessions grow to 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Weeks 7 and 8

    Elven Huntress

    Bring strength, balance and blade skills together in sessions of up to 30 minutes. Complete the sword sequence you've been practicing.

Journey into the wild

This program is for you if…

  • You want your workouts to feel like stepping into a fantasy story.
  • You're starting or returning to exercise and want time to build your foundation.
  • You want short, guided sessions with room for both movement and mindfulness.
  • You're curious about sword choreography and want to learn a sequence one part at a time.
  • You want your love of fantasy and movement to come together.

Your guides

Train with Charity and Kat

Charity Grace

Charity Grace

Founder of Whimsy Forge and former Ninja Warrior competitor, bringing movement, story and creativity together.

Kat Musni

Kat Musni

Personal trainer and professional calisthenics athlete, with more than 15 years of experience and a love of flow arts.

Use what you have

Your training kit

The program uses a short sword, a balance beam, resistance bands and a yoga mat. Every item can be substituted, so you don't need this exact kit to take part.

Leave enough clear space around you to move comfortably.

From the Forge

Stories from Dragon Rider members, shared with their permission.

Emily1 month ago

I'm so proud of myself for doing this challenge. It has been literal DECADES since I did any formal workout program consistently - since college sports with a coach. This challenge helped me have some accountability, made it fun, pulled my brain away into a bit of an extended imaginary world via dragon rider themes, in a way that felt accessible to me. I so appreciated all the modifications and encouraging words along the way, so I could truly feel like I was doing what I could do with my body where it's at right now.

Emily1 month ago

I started this as I am nearing my 40th birthday next month. I am a mom of two and for years it felt like I lost myself in that role. But with this journey I have rediscovered my passion and found my strength. I am so proud of the progress I have made, I feel stronger than ever and in the best shape of my life. And I am not stopping here!

Blaise1 month ago

I had 2 back surgeries 7 years ago and have been struggling to find a program that I could keep up with. I lost a lot of flexibility along my right side and core strength. I gained so much from this program! I found through all the planks and challenges that I could hold a plank and got some of my strength back. I gained so much flexibility with all the stretching throughout the program. I feel like my back and right side have more freedom of movement then I have seen in the past 10 years. I cannot wait to jump into the next program and keep this forward momentum.

Tara1 month ago

I learned a lot about the balance of listening to my body and not giving up. With some injury, getting back to work after the summer, and coming back to the program after my wedding there were plenty of times where I just wanted to call it or not show up that day. But each time I walked away from that workout - even if I half assed it here and there- I was so proud I moved my body. I realized I don’t always have to kill myself, but I can continue to keep the routine and make sure my body gets some movement because even though I haven’t finished the program, and it wasn’t my 100% all the time, I still made a lot of progress. Thank you to my squad for pushing me each day and supporting me through the challenges!

𝕶𝖎𝖒𝖒𝖞1 month ago

Over these last eight weeks, I’ve grown in ways I never expected. I was never one for physical training. I was much more comfortable with my nose stuck in a book and my body firmly planted on the couch. But these weeks have shown me that by keeping at it every day, making a conscious choice every day, checking in with my squad mates every day, and choosing myself every day, I can build a life filled with dedication, strength, and confidence.

Mycah1 month ago

I’ve learned that I can do hard things and stick to them. It’s been a long journey getting here but this is the first time I’ve stuck with regular exercise other than my work which I walk a lot in. I’ve learned I’m strong, and I’m getting stronger! I’ve learned I want to be strong and I’m willing to put in the work!

Nicole1 month ago

Omg I’ve learned so much! But the biggest wins for me have been learning that I could stick to a program for 8 full weeks! That I could learn to love working out again and that working out can be fun! I’ve learned that having a community and my squad has made all the difference in my accountability. Although I haven’t made it to level 3 in any skill, I’ve seen improvement in all and my “fear level” (especially with inversions) has improved. So grateful for Whimsy!

Korin1 month ago

Looking back at this challenge, I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is that progress rarely looks dramatic while you’re in the middle of it. It’s showing up on the days you’re excited, but also on the days you’re tired, sore, cranky, nap-trapped, interrupted by a toddler, or just completely unmotivated. Then one day you realize the thing you couldn’t do months ago is suddenly something you *can* do. I’ve gotten stronger, pushed my endurance, improved my balance, learned weapons, worked on handstands and pull-ups, finally reached a split, and probably most importantly learned to stop treating “I can’t do this yet” like a final answer.

Tasha1 month ago

I’m so glad I found this community, and I’m so grateful to the Whimsy Forge team for everything they’ve done! I’ve never stuck with a workout program this long, because I’ve never found a workout program that was this fun. I’ve been pleased with the results so far and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Mary1 month ago

Yesterday I hiked and climbed things id have been too scared to do before and its because of Whimsy Forge. I trusted my body to carry me. I trusted my body to have the strength to catch me. I trusted my balance. I TRUSTED ME TO HAVE ME. AND I DID. AND I HAD FUN. I FROLICED UP AND DOWN PATHS I WOULDNT HAVE WALKED BEFORE. THANK YOU Charity, I am having fun and I'm happy!!!

Katy1 month ago

You guys! I've needed a win, and I just got one! My goal for this training was to start getting some of my old skills back. After having kids, and years of weight gain, depression, etc I never thought I would be able to do a back bend again. At the beginning of this course my shoulders were too tight. Then my arms couldnt quite make it. Then tonight I decided to go for it, and I did it!!

Dawn1 month ago

To our fantastic WF fitness instructors, Thankyou for this program. I’ve stuck at it 5 times a week (with the exception of when I got ill and missed 2 sessions) which is more consistency than I’ve ever had before. In huge part due to the community, and the exciting themes and side quests!

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Questions

When can I begin?

Follow the program in order and train on your own schedule. Your one-time purchase gives you lifetime access to the Elven Huntress training program, so you can return to the training.

Is this the live challenge?

This page is for the Elven Huntress training program. Live challenges are scheduled group rounds with their own enrollment dates, squads, weekly Quests and prizes. Visit the Challenges page to see what's open.

I'm new to this. Can I keep up?

The first two weeks focus on balance, breath and foundational movement in sessions of 15 to 20 minutes. Sessions grow as you rise in rank.

Do I need the exact equipment shown?

No. The training uses a short sword, a balance beam, resistance bands and a yoga mat, and every item can be substituted.

What's included with a one-time purchase?

One payment of $97 gives you lifetime access to Elven Huntress Training and a two-month Basic community trial. Continued community access requires an active membership.

What if I'm already a Premium member?

Elven Huntress Training is included with your active Premium membership. You don't need to buy it again.

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