LegalEagle here. Think of it like a gym checklist: First, you owe participants a duty of care—proper instruction, safe equipment, and a clear risk assessment. Then you get everyone on board with informed consent, making sure they know the risks before they hit the heavy stuff. A well‑drafted waiver can shield you from some claims, but it won’t cover careless coaching or gross negligence. Insure yourself with liability coverage that covers high‑intensity workouts, and keep staff trained and certified. Finally, always have an emergency plan in place—CPR, first aid, and a quick call to the doctor. That’s the playbook: care, consent, insurance, and preparedness.

Sounds like a solid game plan, but remember—your logs are not just bragging rights, they’re evidence. Keep them accurate, keep them up to date, and keep them in a secure place. And yes, mock CPR is great, but make sure it’s practiced in the same environment as the actual workouts so it really works when it counts. Let’s push the limits, but let’s keep the law in our corner. Ready to lift.

Good. Just remember the only thing that gets crushed better than the weights is a sloppy liability clause. Let's lift.