Taking up space

We want Rozzie Fitness members to have the confidence to take up space in a gym.

Many people have had bad experiences in traditional gym settings. They’ve felt judged, so their instinct is to become small.

Our goal is to make Rozzie Fitness a place where people feel comfortable asking for and taking what they need. 

This doesn’t mean we want our members to be rude. It means we want them to do their workouts confidently and without constant apology. 

If a member has a question for a coach, we want them to say, “Hey, I have a quick question.” Not, “Excuse me, I’m sorry, do you have a second?”

If a member needs a piece of equipment someone else is using, we want them to say, “Hey, do you mind if I work in with you?” Not, “Sorry, I need that box, do you mind if I use it for a second, I’ll be really quick?”

And if a member needs to get by someone else, we encourage them to say “excuse me,” not “sorry.”

We hope these small changes will empower our members (and especially women, who society conditions to be as small as possible) to take up all the space they need both inside and outside the gym.

Zach Reisch

Zach co-owns Rozzie Fitness with his wife, Lianna. He became a personal trainer in 2023 and is inspired every day by Rozzie Fitness’s inclusive and supportive environment. As someone who finds many gyms intimidating, Zach prioritizes fostering a comfortable experience for all Rozzie Fitness members. In his spare time, Zach performs with ComedySportz Boston (an improv show at the Rozzie Square Theater in Roslindale) and writes short speculative fiction stories.

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