Like Shakira, a fluid tennis swing harnesses snappy hip movements, looks amazing, and catches the eye of every passerby. Brush up on your swing physics with today’s Groupon: for $36, you get three adult beginning or intermediate group tennis lessons (up to a $75 value) plus full-club access on the days of your lessons (a $60 value for non-members) at Almaden Valley Athletic Club.

All of Almaden Valley Athletic Club's instructors, are members of the United States Professional Tennis Association. They welcome adult beginner and intermediate racquet-wielders to learn to superbly slam volleys, lobs, slices, and backhands over an hour of tennis power. Throughout a lesson, you'll take strides toward mechanizing your technique and, at the same time, develop essential strategies for conquering the dreaded rectangle. All beginning and intermediate classes are kept to the personable proportion of eight students. Lessons are scheduled throughout the week, both in the morning and during work-friendly evening hours.

To amp up the cardio and socio benefits, bring along a friend or, if you desire, shake hands with a potential practice partner in class. With full access to the club, including pool and fitness-center privileges, you and your club mates will be able to fight tennis elbow with swimmer's jeer or practice your grunting game together in the equipment-laden fitness center. Call to schedule classes in advance.

Students must be 18 or older.

Reviews

Almaden Valley Athletic Club has received three-star ratings from Yelpers and Insider Pagers:

• The club is large enough to offer a variety of classes and services, and yet it is still small enough to feel like a small supportive community with the common goal of fitness. – Rita M., Insider Pager
• The facility is in top shape and the staff is great...highly recommend – Steve C., Insider Pager