Without gyms, people would resort to outdated fitness techniques such as swimming and pushing Model Ts up slight inclines. Celebrate contemporary fitness with today's Groupon: for $15, you get a six-week membership to Ozark Fitness Centers (a $186 value). This Groupon is good at Ozark Fitness Centers locations on North Glenstone or East Battlefield.

Ozark Fitness Centers helps people slim down and sculpt muscle with an array of fun group fitness classes (such as dance-focused aerobic Bodyjam or the yoga body flow) and a slew of fitness equipment. Get your heart pumping on an elliptical in one of the huge cardio theaters, or use a machine with a private video screen for watching inspirational videos of strongmen bench-pressing goats. In addition to traditional equipment, women can use machines designed especially for gals in the private women’s gym. Free childcare is available in the health-conscious kidnazium playground, and the gym is open 24 hours a day during the work week. Spacious locker rooms and a smoothie bar augment workouts.

Reviews

Insider Pagers give the Ozark Fitness Center on East Battlefield Street a three-star average:

• I have been working out at Ozark Fitness for years. They have tons of equipment, lots of great classes and keep the club very clean. Every year they add new stuff and the staff is very friendly and willing to help. – Dan M.
• This is a really nice gym to work out in. The equipment is pretty new and they keep everything looking good and clean, which is important when you are sharing equipment with other people. – Barbara R.