Fitness Coaches aren’t your cleaners and re-racking is part of your responsibility. Let’s bust the myths about gym staff roles and why respect matters.

She couldn’t even hear me ask her to re-rack because her music was blasting. When she finally did? She threw the weights on the floor. Gym etiquette isn’t about being bossy; it’s about respect, safety, and making the gym less intimidating for everyone.

While working a late shift at the gym, I asked someone to re-rack their barbell. Instead of putting it back, she threw the clips and plates onto the floor. It was frustrating, but it highlighted something bigger: re-racking isn’t just about neatness, it’s about respect, safety, and making gyms more welcoming for everyone.

I asked someone to re-rack their barbell… and she threw the weights on the floor. That happened to me on a late-night shift as a Fitness Coach, it wasn’t just frustrating, it was a moment that highlighted how re-racking isn't just tidiness. It’s respect; for the space, for staff, and for fellow gym-goers.