Fun + Funky Fitness

Out-of-the-box workouts to try this December in Dallas-Fort Worth

Holiday treats, colder temps, and the end-of-year slump can make December fitness feel… tricky. But DFW is packed with creative, unconventional workouts that make moving your body actually fun.

Whether you want to fly, bounce, glide, or sweat it out in infrared heat, here are the most unique ways to stay active this month.

Outdoor fun on ice
Ice skating is sneaky cardio — it's low-impact, social, and it feels like play instead of exercise. It’s a great option for holiday outings that also get your heart rate up. Add in DFW’s seasonal rinks (see our round-up here), and you’ve got a festive workout that hits legs, core, and balance.

Aerial + suspension training
If you want to feel weightless, powerful, or like you're auditioning for a modern circus, DFW’s aerial scene is the place to be.

Blue Feather Aerial — Dallas
Silks, hammocks, and aerial conditioning combine playfulness with serious strength training. A great pick for anyone wanting a creative challenge.

Altitude Fitness — Grapevine
Try aerial silks, lyra hoop, or trapeze for a full circus-style workout that builds grip strength, mobility, and control.

Urban Vybe — Grapevine
Aerial yoga + suspension training + power fusion classes in a boutique setting. Ideal for those wanting both stretch and sweat.

The Source Yoga — Arlington
Gentler aerial and hammock yoga options make this spot perfect for beginners or anyone looking for restorative aerial movement.

Bounce, jump, and defy gravity
High-energy, low-impact, and guaranteed to make you smile.

C7 Training — Dallas
“Full Body Bounce” trampoline classes that torch calories without stressing joints. Think mini-trampoline meets upbeat choreography.

Kangoo Kardio DFW — Dallas
Strap on jump-boots for one of the wildest cardio classes out there. You’ll laugh, sweat, and feel like you're rebounding in zero gravity.

BungeeOne — Fort Worth
Bungee-based cardio + strength training = flying and resistance work in one. Perfect for people who want a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout.

Infrared + heated training
December is the chilly season, and DFW’s heated studios offer cozy, high-intensity alternatives.

HOTWORX — Dallas
This 24-hour infrared fitness studio offers hot yoga, hot pilates, hot cycle, and HIIT inside infrared-sauna rooms. Perfect for anyone who wants to sweat hard without braving the cold.

Jungle Studio Fitness — Fort Worth
Infrared-heated pilates, Strength + Sculpt, yoga, and sound baths create a warm, immersive workout environment. A dreamy way to stay active through winter while getting all the cozy vibes.

Get ready to bounce at C7 Training.

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Get ready to bounce at C7 Training.

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Shopping news

First Walmart Supercenter in booming Celina sets opening date

Photo courtesy of Trademark

Walmart Supercenter is opening in Celina.

Another sure sign that Celina, Texas is a boomtown: It's about to get a Walmart Supercenter. The retail giant's first store in the city will open at the Shawnee Trail development on April 29, according to a release.

Announced a year ago, Walmart will serve as the anchor tenant for Shawnee Trail, a 150-acre master-planned mixed-use project at corner of Preston Road and the Collin County Outer Loop.

Walmart Celina promises to be "one of the retailer's most elevated and contemporary store formats yet," the release says, and will include an updated format with a fulfillment center and support for drone delivery. A Walmart fuel station on the site will open before the doors to the store open, on April 15.

Shawnee Trail, led by Trademark Property Company and G-Man Development, a subsidiary of Celina-based Glendenning 1887, will be a mixed-use complex with retail, restaurants, entertainment, office space, parks, and residential components. The first phase of the larger development is scheduled to break ground in 2027.

“Walmart’s opening is the first of many milestones for Shawnee Trail, where we are integrating neighborhood and community-oriented retail into a vibrant mixed-use environment that puts experience at the center,” says Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark, in the release. “Our development roadmap going forward emphasizes quality design, a focus on the pedestrian, green space, and vibrant placemaking. As we head towards a 2027 groundbreaking, our vision for a best-in-class destination is growing for the Celina community.”

Celina, one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, has seen rapid residential and commercial expansion in recent years. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Census report, it is once-sleepy suburbs like Celina, Melissa, Anna, and Princeton that are fueling a major population boom in Collin County. It's attracting businesses galore, including DFW's newest Torchy's Tacos, opening Wednesday, April 15.

Trademark and leasing partner Shop Companies are marketing the project, with more than 300,000 square feet of prospective tenants expressing interest, according to the developers.

“Celina’s incredible population growth is giving way to significant demand that is being funneled directly to Shawnee Trail,” says Matthew Kiran, real estate broker at REX Real Estate and Glendenning 1887. “With Walmart’s upcoming opening and the groundbreaking for our mixed use development in sight, Shawnee Trail is now tangible, and retailers are letting us know they want to be a part of this community and unlock the long-term opportunities available here.”

Walmart is at 1771 N. Preston Rd., Celina. A grand opening and ribbon cutting with local officials will take place at Walmart from 7:30-9 pm April 29.

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