Trainer’s Duty of Care Tested by Gym Injury

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Personal trainers, whether working as independent contractors or employees, have become a common sight at many health clubs and gyms, where they work with individuals to develop safe and effective exercise programs. One key to creating a safe environment is for personal trainers to demonstrate the proper way to use the gym's equipment and to ensure that the individuals under their guidance are using it properly. A good example of some of the duties personal trainers owe their clients is Pryce v. Town Sports International, LLC, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62977.


Back turned, shoulder injured
In 2015, Simone Pryce joined New York Sports Club, which included as part of its membership agreement the following clause:

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