In a rectangular weight room, power racks are positioned in the center of the floor while resistance machines are along the perimeter. Supervisors report that the racks obstruct their view of the machine zone. Which layout change best resolves this issue?

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Move taller equipment to the walls. The correct answer is to move taller equipment to the walls. The principle of grading equipment by height dictates that tall pieces (power racks, smith machines) should be along the walls, and shorter pieces (benches, dumbbell racks) in the center. This ensures that a supervisor can see over the central equipment to monitor the perimeter. Distractor 1 is incorrect because elevating the machine zone might introduce new safety hazards (tripping) and is less effective than simply rearranging the racks. Distractor 2 is incorrect because power racks have a fixed height that cannot be lowered. Distractor 3 is incorrect because positioning supervisors in the aisle blocks traffic and limits their overall field of view.

In a rectangular weight room, power racks are positioned in the center of the floor while resistance machines are along the perimeter. Supervisors report that the racks obstruct their view of the machine zone. Which layout change best resolves this issue?

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