Having someone to work out with keeps gym-goers motivated, lets them serve as each other's spotters, and ensures they always have an extra set of hands to turn up the Rocky theme song. Bring back the buddy system with today's Groupon: for $85, you get three private, 45-minute personal-training sessions at Fitness Together on West Lane Avenue (a $225 value).

Fitness Together's muscle tutors work with their clients to determine goals and develop a customized workout plan designed to help them reach their true fitness potential. They’ll help train soft bodies into taut and toned anatomies by supervising squats, offering nutritional guidance, and pushing patrons until they see results. Individualized attention means it’s all about you—your trainer can correct improper hamstring-stretch form, help you tone personal trouble zones, and motivate you to dig deep when you’d otherwise quit or become distracted by the fragile beauty of a passing hummingbird.

After three sessions at Fitness Together, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge essential to effortlessly plow through any routine, proving your father wrong once and for all. Even if you’re a seasoned gym rat, you can use this Groupon to add some cumin to your routine and keep your muscles wondering what will come next.