That's my "Spot"

If there is one thing that has been consistent for as long as I have been teaching, it would be that people like to have their certain "spot" in class. As an instructor you get to know where your regulars like to be in class. There are going to be times when someone may come to class and take the "spot" of one of your regulars. When this happens you will think the world is ending for one of your members as the comments start: That's MY "spot" or I know she didn't just take MY "spot".

I really do appreciate all of my regulars and any new members that come to any of my classes. My position has always been that unless you own the facility you don't have a "spot". I know that sounds blunt, but it's true. As the instructor what do people really think we can do? I'm not going to tell a person that they can't stand there because that is someone's "spot". The only time I would go against this would be if someone has come to class early to set up a step etc... and then someone moves that equipment to put theirs on that spot or in spin class if someone has put their towel and water bottle on a bike. That's just rude and I would say something. I can almost guarantee that if you stand in a different spot will still get a good workout.