--- title: "Hurdles Fitness: Building a Healthier Community in Mumbai" description: "Discover the Hurdles Fitness story. We are transforming kids and adult fitness across Mumbai with high-energy training and inclusive programs. Join our community." canonical: https://mytribe.in/hurdlesfitness/special-needs-fitness-programs/our-story-growing-community last_updated: 2026-02-16 --- # Our Story: Building Mumbai's Fitness Community Tribe Verified · Helping 1700+ Mumbai kids get active. By [Hurdles Fitness](https://mytribe.in/hurdlesfitness) · Programs at 3 fitness centers across Chembur, Ghatkopar, and Mulund · ₹4,500 Per Month (12 Sessions) (estimate) Part of [Special Needs Fitness Programs](https://mytribe.in/hurdlesfitness/special-needs-fitness-programs). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/hurdlesfitness/special-needs-fitness-programs/gallery) We started with three friends, a big dream, and just two kids. Today, we are a thriving community across Mumbai, making fitness fun for everyone from little ones to adults. ## Photos and videos - [Video: We started Hurdles to combat the negative impacts of a sedentary, digital lifestyle on children's health. This video explains our mission to improve kids' fitness, focus, and energy, and how we've grown from just two kids to a thriving community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa86a064-5a70-46d2-bbb6-732313c2564d) - [Video: This video celebrates our two-year journey. We started with simple drills in a local park and have grown into a fully equipped fitness center, but our mission to provide a healthier lifestyle for kids has remained the same.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fef1417-0f72-4f6f-8c9d-c931ae1fbbce) - [Video: We are excited to announce that Hurdles Fitness is now in Thane. Our expansion allows us to bring our next-generation fitness programs for kids and adults to even more families, helping build a healthier community one session at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/999ffe75-6201-4929-a881-12dfd7ed7186) ## About Our Story & Growing Community We didn't set out to open a typical gym. When we started, we were just three friends who saw too many kids glued to screens and not enough moving. We quit our jobs, started training two kids in a local park, and built this place on the philosophy of *Mehnat kar pasina baha*—work hard, sweat, and keep going. Whether it is kids finding their focus or adults unwinding after a long workday, we focus on the real progress that happens when you actually enjoy your training. What makes Hurdles different isn't the equipment, it's the energy. We spent the last two years turning a simple idea into a network of centers across Ghatkopar, Tilaknagar, Chembur, and Mulund. ### Growing Together We believe fitness isn't a chore; it is a family habit. Our spaces are designed to be safe, loud, and full of action. We have moved from training in open parks to fully equipped fitness studios with rubberized flooring, agility ladders, and monkey bars, but the core mission remains unchanged. We wanted to combat the sedentary lifestyle that digital devices have forced on our children. ### Why Parents Trust Us * **Adaptive Programs:** We have worked with over 75 children with special needs, tailoring our approach so every child feels included, not isolated. * **Safety & Support:** Our centers have 24/7 CCTV and secure zones, so you can focus on your workout while your kids are in a safe environment. * **Community First:** We aren't just about weight loss or drills. We are about building confidence. Whether it is our functional training sessions or specialized ADHD physical activity programs, we ensure every session ends with a smile. If you are looking for a place where your child can sweat, learn, and actually have fun, come drop by our studio. ## About Hurdles Fitness We are three friends who turned a crazy idea into a mission to get Mumbai moving. We do not do formal, corporate fitness here—we do energy, sweat, and community. We believe if you show up and put in the work, everything else falls into place. 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