Sometimes, late at night, firemen slip into heels and dance with their poles, spinning, dipping, and stripping away cumbersome fireproof coats and burdensome notions of masculinity. Get a fireman's acrobatic workout with twice as much confidence with today's Groupon: for $29, you get five pole-dancing classes at Pole Control Studios (a $129.95 value). This Groupon is valid for one introductory class and four classes of your choice.

Pole Control Studios is a full-fledged alternative-fitness facility specializing in the art of pole fitness that offers several classes for both men and women. The women's-only Pole Discovery Introduction class and the MENtroduction class teach students the fundaments of pole posture as they build the confidence necessary to climb and grip the pole. After successfully learning the fundamentals, students can graduate to Pole Diva Beginner 1 or Mens Big 1, both of which increase flexibility, strength, and coordination to make spins and tree-cat rescues even smoother. Pole Fit and Sensual Stretch further supplement pole-dancing prowess with intense cardio, squats, and lunges and body-elongating posework. Like a busy day at the tetherball court, all of the poles may be occupied early, so check the schedule for a complete listing of classes and times before signing up online.