VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES TO HELP STAY FIT
TIMESLEDGER | QNS.COM | JULY 24-JULY 30, 2020 15
BY JANA BEAUCHAMP
Get strong and stay fit all
summer long with these virtual
exercise classes that are especially
great for parents and
families. Whether you are trying
to shed that quarantine 15,
pregnant, just gave birth, have
teeny tiny ones, or gave birth
years ago and are seeking a rebirth
of yourself, there is a justright
workout for you!
There’s no need to pack
your gym bag and head out for
a workout when these trainers
are working out with you in
the comfort of your home. No
judgments made. Just show up.
Virtually.
Torch’d
The hands-down, fan-favorite,
virtual workout in quarantine
has been Torch’d, created
by the fitness man of the
hour, Isaac Calpito. Isaac created
a sustainable workout that
burns fat, builds stamina, and
gets results. Back in March,
he kept hearing people were
losing their jobs and he wasn’t
able to connect with his clients
as he usually does so he had a
Torch’d moment on his IG Live
thinking maybe he’d make
someone smile or laugh.
Toward the end of the Live,
he was taken aback by comments
like, “Thank you from
Portugal and Guatemala and
Mexico,” so he decided to do it
again. And the rest is history.
Torch’d snowballed and from
that day forward he has done
a free Torch’d IGTV workout
every day at 11 am ET @Isaacboots.
What sets Torch’d apart?
Isaac made the incredible decision
to amplify this, reaching
out to No Kid Hungry, and asking
viewers if they can, in lieu
of paying for a class, to pay it
forward by making a donation
with his link. In a little over a
day, Torch’d raised $10K and
at present, he has helped raise
over $550K. Wow.
Torch’d has become this
beautiful, amazing community
around the world. Boots Babies,
how Isaac affectionately refers
to his followers, includes superstars
(like Kelly Ripa, Vanessa
Hudgens, Naomi Watts, Jessica
Chastain and her grandma, to
name a few) working out virtually
alongside moms from Kentucky,
and front line workers
in NYC. Superstars and super
moms alike all do his signature
moves together like The Rinna
(named for Lisa Rinna) but getting
one named for you has to
happen organically — it has to
spark an emotion in Isaac.
Everyone will love getting
Torch’d while taking in his
‘moments,’ double-entendres,
flashy fashion statements, taking
a splash, and oh so much
more. Always expect Isaac to
bring it 110% each and every
day but also expect the unexpected
which is half the fun!
The Scoop: Torch’d is a
vigorous flow of body resistance,
dance conditioning,
and intense targeted repetition
that fires up every fiber
of your body from the inside
out. Isaac shared that the one
thing everyone should know
about Torch’d is that “As hard
as we work our bodies and our
butts we give that same energy
and passion to giving. It’s
synonymous.” His community
comes together for things that
really matter and he got chills
thinking about how people are
so invested in giving, not only
helping their own bodies but
helping those who really need
it during a very scary time in
our world.
Torch’d is launching a
safe and intelligent social
distanced summer series
at Topping Rose House in the
Hamptons. Isaac is really excited
about teaching Torch’d
in real life for the first time
in the Hamptons. They are really
being diligent about doing
it intelligently and safely and
having everyone at least 8 feet
part but having that physical
connection is sure to be amazing
.F
ans will be excited to hear
that he is working on his app
and it should be up in the next
few months. It will amplify
and help this community grow
in a really beautiful way. In
some capacity, you will be able
to get Torch’d with him every
day. Isaac shared, “I love it
and I’m committed to it and
can’t wait to see what more we
can raise for this cause.”
Price: Free! Live IG workouts;
privates available upon
request
54D
The masses are obsessed
with 54D, the high-intensity
training program, and their
Live IG workouts (and working
out alongside supermodel
Adriana Lima and other celebs
that become your closest exercise
buddies). 54D, the high-end
boutique group-fitness brand’s
intensive nine-week program
trains not just bodies, but
minds. “I’m grateful to have
had the opportunity to reimagine
how 54D can reach our followers,
even without the ability
to offer our full signature program
in our studios,” founder
Rodrigo Garduño said. Amid
the COVID-19 pandemic that
has led to widespread business
shutdowns around the world
and prompted shelter-in-place
guidelines, 54D has found a
loyal fan base on social media,
where founder Rodrigo Garduño
hosts free, daily workouts
each weekday, at 11 am
ET. With more than 30,000 live
viewers daily per class, 54D
broke records for most spectators
of a single online workout.
54D will continue to host classes
on social media (Instagram:
@ro54d).
The scoop: Garduño, a former
professional soccer player,
created 54D with the main
purpose of generating positive
change in the lives of those who
commit to his high-intensity,
zero-excuses training program
and lifestyle.
54D is a results-based, nineweek
training program that
combines high-intensity group
training, custom nutrition,
and recovery therapy. The
system guarantees results to
anyone who is willing to fully
commit for the duration of the
program. 54D is not a gym, but
a movement.
Price: Free! The regular
in-studio, 54-day program has
a cost of almost $4K so this
represents a great opportunity
for people to access a high-end,
boutique training without
spending a dime.
Melissa Wood Health
To keep her subscribers inspired,
committed and engaged,
Melissa Wood shares a new
workout on her virtual platform,
Melissa Wood Health (accessible
on her app and website)
each Monday morning. Melissa
Wood-Tepperberg is a
mom, health coach, digital
entrepreneur, founder of Melissa
Wood Health and creator
of The MWH Method. These
workouts are designed to practice
anytime, anywhere, using
your own body weight. With
a dedicated following, MWH
has quickly grown to become a
trusted platform that her 510K+
Instagram followers come to
for daily inspiration and motivation.
One fan says, “She is
sooooo encouraging and you
can do a short work out and
get amazing results…She has
short and long workouts and
many prenatal and postnatal
workouts. My husband and
kids do them, too.”
The Scoop: The MWH
Method sculpts beautiful long
lean lines throughout your
entire body using precise, low
impact movements. Melissa
also offers a library of 100+
workouts, dance warmups, a
cardio treadmill series, guided
meditations and pre/postnatalfriendly
workouts all on the
Melissa Wood Health website/
app. Her practice isn’t just
about building a body you desire;
it’s about building a stronger,
more honest relationship
with yourself.
Price: MWH Method is
priced accessibly at $9.99/
month or $99.99/year.
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