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I moved to a new gym today. I had a really nice time apart from the really rude personal trainer.

I was happily tucked away in the corner of the stretching area, despite it being enough to support 3-4 people at any one time. A PT and their client join the mat and stay on the opposite side. I was doing some romanian deadlifts when I'd done what I needed to do. I left my things where they were, towel, phone, water, locker keys... and went to put the weights back. Suddenly I turn around and for whatever reason, the client and the PT race to the corner I was in. I come back with some dumbbells and the PT takes one look at me and says, 'D'you wanna move over?'... like...no I freaking don't. Maybe go back to the side you started at? What the hell was the point in moving to begin with!? Almost a minute later, they decide to move anyway.

I know I did the right thing by just giving him a squinty-eyed funny look and reluctantly switching sides by moving all my things and continuing to work out without saying a word... but inside I felt like smacking him in the face. How rude. Especially for a PT. He should know better. He should have informed his client someone is clearly using that area of the mat and to stay where they are. But no.

I certainly hope I don't cross paths with him again or next time I will certainly say something.