In the Victorian era, people made their cores look tight by wearing corsets, which doubled as bulletproof vests during pistol duels. Strengthen your core until it's naturally impervious to bullets instead with today's Groupon, which gets you Pilates sessions at Absolute Pilates & Wellness Center in Mechanicsburg. Choose between the following options:

• For $75, you get five private Pilates lessons (a $175 value).
• For $20, you get four group Pilates mat classes (a $48 value).

Absolute Pilates' certified instructor and owner Allison helps forge fit bodies by providing a line of peak Pilates equipment and individualized conditioning. Health hunters of all ages and fitness levels can reap a rich physical harvest during reformer, tower, and chair Pilates lessons. Toning benefits include increased flexibility, core power-ups, and the strength to wrestle the family dog off the best recliner. Group mat classes offer social exercisers a chance to move with a small gathering of likeminded weight losers; classes are offered on Mondays at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Reviews

Absolute Pilates & Wellness Center was voted runner-up for Best Health Club in West Shore by the Sentinel. There are also testimonials on the company's website.

• I walk out of the studio feeling taller and stronger after every session. I just feel better for the remainder of my day. Every session motivates me to get more exercise every day. – Marilyn M., online testimonial
• I learn something new every time I have a lesson. Allison is great at explaining the exercises and also at showing what they look like for people like me who are visual learners. – Shelly M., online testimonial