Since the rise of the Internet, people have struggled to tear their now-useless phone books in half. Bulk up to succeed where others have failed with today’s Groupon: for $30, you get a six-session introductory CrossFit class at CrossFit 806 (a $60 value). Classes are available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., as well as Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

In their on-ramp program, CrossFit 806's five certified CrossFit trainers transform mundane exercise routines into high-intensity body conditioning systems that focus on fitness knowledge, diet, and physical ability. Over two weeks, beginners and seasoned sweaters alike spend six one-hour sessions learning the methodology, techniques, and skills needed to workout without suffering injury or making rookie mistakes such as ingesting a barbell. Body benders practice squats, presses, deadlifts, and kettle ball movements, and learn to stretch their toes using proper running technique, and exercises vary from class to class to prevent muscles from becoming bored and heckling the Hulk. A crash course in nutrition teaches fitness pupils what to eat, while the Workout of the Day is a short, intense focus on one or more of 10 areas of fitness, such as strength, agility, and coordination. Customers who successfully complete the on-ramp course and wish to continue down the path to fitness, are then eligible to sign up for CrossFit 806’s standard CrossFit courses (not included in the cost of the Groupon).