With the frosty weather creeping into our homes and up our beds most of us just want to sleep in. December is really the anniversary of the yearly inner battle between “I should work out” and “I should stay under this blanket forever.” We get it. When the snow starts falling and the temps drop faster than your motivation, getting to the gym can feel like an Olympic event in itself.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need fancy machines or weights to stay in shape this winter. All you need is your own body weight, which if we’re all being honest we probably have a little more to go around this time of year. At Junkyard Training, we’re big believers in bodyweight exercises—because they deliver serious results and zero excuses.

The Mountains Aren’t the Only Thing Building Strength

Bodyweight exercises—think push-ups, squats, planks, and burpees—use your own mass as resistance. That means you’re building functional strength, the kind that helps you crush snow shoveling, ski weekends, and maybe even that epic snowball fight with your kids.

And guess what? These moves also improve your balance and coordination, which comes in handy when you hit that patch of black ice on your morning walk.

Perfect for Snow Days and Tight Spaces

Can’t get to the gym because of a blizzard? Perfect. Stay home, blast your favorite playlist, and turn your living room into your personal training zone.

Bodyweight workouts require no equipment and very little space, so you can get your sweat on between Zoom calls or while waiting for those Christmas cookies to bake (we won’t judge). A few minutes of squats, lunges, and mountain climbers, and you’ll feel like you just conquered Pikes Peak.

Burn Off the Holiday Calories—No Elf Magic Required

December is full of temptations—cookies, cocoa, cocktails (oh my!). Bodyweight workouts are awesome calorie burners that keep your metabolism firing even after your workout.

Circuit-style bodyweight training can torch fat while preserving lean muscle. Translation: enjoy that extra slice of pie and keep your fitness goals intact. It’s the best of both worlds—holiday cheer meets junkyard grit.

Keep That Colorado Spirit Strong

Whether you’re a hiker, snowboarder, or just someone who loves breathing in that crisp mountain air, bodyweight training helps you stay adventure-ready year-round. Building endurance, flexibility, and mobility through your own body’s movement makes every outdoor activity feel smoother and more powerful.

It’s about staying ready for whatever challenge—or mountain—comes your way.

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Wrap Up the Year Strong with Junkyard Training

At Junkyard Training, we’re all about breaking barriers, not resolutions. This December, don’t let cold weather derail your fitness. Let’s use what you’ve already got—your own incredible body—to build strength, confidence, and energy heading into the new year.

So grab your mat, cue up your favorite workout playlist, and let’s make December the month you move your bodyweight like a boss.

Train hard. Stay warm. And remember—no excuses, just results.