Lincolnwood, IL Health and Fitness

There's a lot of solid muscle and experience behind Train With Ron, whose crew includes Ron Potocnik, a former Valparaiso University footballer and a frequent Masters Track and Field contender; Dale "DB" Barr, a triathlete with an Ironman 70.3 under his belt; and Matt Ulrich, who spent two years with the Indianapolis Colts. With the aid of licensed dietician Laura Bleiman, these trainers set calories on fire and awaken slumbering self-esteem, tailoring always-changing workout routines to match the fitness levels and personal goals of their clients. A 5,000-square-foot facility gives them ample room to work—the space, which features 40-yard turf runways, is dotted with enough exercise equipment to sink a small battleship. In addition to tempering the human body, Ron and company also temper the human spirit by organizing running challenges for charity.

As beams of sunlight brighten the waiting room's leather chairs and hanging black-and-white photographs, Advanced Dental Care's staff of experienced tooth-tenders illuminates smiles within a clean, modern dental office. Dr. Khaghani and her cuspid-cleaning cohorts specialize in everything from general dentistry and Invisalign braces to whitening teeth, making smiles bright enough to stand in for the local lighthouse.

Experience Chiropractic uses NASA certified technology to identify and treat a wide range of aliments, including back problems, migraines, asthma, allergies, and sleep difficulties. They use a spinal rehabilitation technique with x-rays that diagnose and track problems effectively. The practice also houses an aqua massage, dry hydrotherapy machine that pulses 36 water jets onto patients to help with stress and pain relief.

The award-winning professional belly dancers at Arabesque edify adult performers of all levels in the theories and techniques of Middle Eastern dance. Instructors teach hips to shimmy through scintillating moves as guests study such art forms as belly dance, choreography, and prop work. Throughout classes, skilled dancers lead by example, gracefully wielding swords, fans, and pool noodles or tapping out rhythms with finger cymbals. Classes are available in five skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Instructors and students can flaunt new moves during periodic local and national performances.

Five Star's expert squad of instructors uses a five-part system to boost metabolisms and challenge minds and muscles over the course of each one-hour camp. A dynamic warm-up heats muscles before they're strengthened and toned with diverse core-firming exercises. Next, boot campers will improve endurance, boost agility, and zap calories in an intense power circuit. In the heat of your workout you'll sweat out weakness, fear, and monosodium glutamate and begin to gain the functional, unsurpassed strength of a body in fluid, powerful motion. Each session ends with tag, a relay, or other calorie-burning drills, followed by an ice-cube-juggling cool down to prepare the body for a sinew-strengthening recovery. All levels of fitness are welcome—just be sure to bring grit, determination, workout clothes, water, and your best squat face. With four locations and a full, flexible schedule, flab's numbered days will earn it a 24-hour endangered-species telethon. Though Five Star conducts classes in six-week blocks, Groupon holders can sample the sweet sessions for three weeks or go all in for a body-transforming 16 weeks.