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When you did fitness alone, you couldn’t figure out the machines, did a wimpy walk on the treadmill, went home, and ate Funyons in a hammock made out of long, woven strips of beef jerky. Today’s Groupon brings back the buddy system with five drop-in classes at Koficore Studio for $35.

Located in the beautifully renovated Frank B. and Anne C. Semple Mansion carriage house, the modern and expansive studio features a private Pilates room, free-weight area, and massage room. Target and tone a specific area or rev up your heart rate at any of Koficore's creative classes, such as BOSU Bootcamp, Absolution, Zumba Dance and Fitness, T'ai Chi, or Vinyasa Yoga. Try Absolution, a core-firming sweat-session featuring the BOSU balance trainer, which focuses on the muscles used for skiing, cross country, and dynamic sports, or a centering vinyasa yoga class. View a complete schedule here.

In a few months, you won't have the option to conceal blossoming bulges and gummy tummies with bulky sweaters and down parkas. With this Groupon, get in shape before experiencing season shock or summer terror. Weekly classes are offered as early as 6 a.m. and run as late as 8 p.m., perfect for busy professionals or parents who have children.

Reviews

Both Sports magazine and METRO magazine have written about Koficore Studio, and one Yelper gives it four stars:

• The studio is absolutely gorgeous with dark wood and a calm, upscale, centered vibe that's not typcial zen or gym...You will get results and [Kofi] teaches classes no one else does – Julie K., Yelp
• Koficore's full schedule of classes, from dance to yoga to "boot camps," makes it hard to fall into a workout rut. – METRO
• By promoting core training over exercise machines, Koficore makes the traditional health club appear obsolete. – Sports