Achieving fitness goals can feel like a challenge, especially when faced with common barriers such as financial constraints, time limitations, gym anxiety, or limited space at home. At Modern Fitness, we understand these obstacles and are here to provide solutions that make fitness more accessible and convenient for everyone.  Here’s a deeper dive into these barriers and how we address them:

1. Money: Gym Memberships Can Be Expensive

Gym memberships often come with hefty monthly fees, and additional costs like travel or parking can quickly add up. For many, this financial burden can deter people from pursuing or starting their fitness journey.  Many gyms charge upwards of £30-£100 per month, depending on the location and facilities offered.  Premium memberships, which include perks like personal training or access to exclusive classes, can push these costs even higher.  Or classes on their own for other forms of working out e.g Pilates can cost from £15 upwards per class.  These prices for many people are so unattainable, especially now the cost of everything is constantly rising.

So how do we address and overcome this?  Although the gym prices are rising and may not be achievable for people, there can still be the notion that home workouts aren’t as effective as the gym.  We want to show that you can actually hit your fitness goals from home at a much lower cost.  Investing into high quality equipment which doesn’t break the bank will be way more beneficial in the long run than paying a lot more if not double each month with the risk of losing time as an expense commuting to and from the gym.

Here is some of our cost-effective equipment which will help save you money and hit your fitness goals:

• Kettlebells and Dumbbells (Chrome, Hex, Rubber) – Perfect for strength training without breaking the bank.
• Medicine Balls – Budget-friendly tools for versatile workouts.
• Yoga Mats and Ab Rollers – Affordable essentials for yoga, Pilates, and core exercises.

With these options, you can build a fitness routine that fits your budget while achieving your goals.

2. Time: Struggling to Find Time for the Gym

Busy schedules often make it difficult for people to find the time for gym visits. Between work, family, and social life, fitness can easily take a backseat.  Everyone’s lives are different and to some, working out may be no problem however to others it might be extra difficult to fit it in for the day.  On top of this, the whole ‘fitting it in’ may start to change a person’s perspective of fitness and see it more like a chore.  There’s an extensive list as to why people may not have the time for the gym: specific gym schedules, the mental load and energy levels, unpredictable schedules, work load etc.

Fitness and exercise is so important not only physically but also mentally, and feeling as though you have no time to workout can be quite an annoying or draining feeling.  On way in which we aim to make fitness accessible to everyone is encouraging home workouts.  Working out at home (or wherever) instantly saves you time.  There’s no commute to the gym, there’s no busy areas or waiting around for a piece of equipment and you can workout wherever you’re comfortable.

At Modern Fitness we offer a wide range of equipment which is instantly time saving- mainly because you can use them whenever you like and the set up is little to non- existent.

3. Gym Anxiety: Let’s Talk About It

For some, the gym can feel overwhelming or intimidating, especially for beginners. Whether it’s the fear of being judged or not knowing how to use the equipment, gym anxiety can be a significant barrier.  This feeling is natural for most people when entering a gym for the first time, going to a new gym, returning to the gym after a break or trying a new exercise in the gym.  For some, this feeling may not occur at all however might be an ongoing feeling for others to the point where it intervenes their workout.  At Modern Fitness we acknowledge these feelings and understand how it can be hard to overcome.

One way in which the feeling of gym anxiety can be battled is feeling confident in your exercises/ movements before entering a public workout space.  Practicing exercises at home or even starting out with home workouts until you feel you are ready/ confident to step into the gym can help confidence to grow in the gym, where you can start lifting heavier and care less about what other people think of you.  Exercising at home for the short term could be beneficial to those who have never been to the gym before or feel like they need to reassure themselves they’ve still got it after taking a break from exercise and the gym.

Our equipment is great for an alternative option to going to the gym due to these feelings of anxiety.  Whether its just to build confidence and is for the short term, or whether you’re thinking about switching to home workouts, we have the equipment suitable for many different training types and fitness levels.

4. Limited Space at Home for Large Equipment

Living in a small apartment or home with limited space often makes people believe they can’t have a proper workout setup.  We’re here to tell you that actually you can workout at home even with little space.  We have equipment which is of course suitable for bigger spaces, home gym set ups or commercial spaces, however we also cater for those who feel they don’t have a lot of work to workout or store equipment.

We provide the equipment basics- weight/ dumbbell pairs, kettlebells, foldable bench/steppers and the list goes on.  Not to mention we also provide equipment for different training types- cardio, strength training, you name it and we have it.  With our goal of making fitness accessible to all we acknowledge that not everyone has huge spaces to use and store equipment.

You don’t need a dedicated gym room to achieve your fitness goals—our equipment is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Why Choose Modern Fitness?

At Modern Fitness, we’re committed to helping you overcome fitness barriers with high-quality, affordable, and space-saving equipment. Here’s why our customers love us:

• Free shipping on orders over £100.
• Next working day delivery on UK orders placed before 2 pm.
• Flexible payment options like Klarna’s Pay in 3 and Pay in 30 Days.

Take the First Step Today

Making fitness accessible to all is what we aim for at Modern Fitness – this is why we have equipment available for everyone to workout regardless of their circumstances/ challenges they may face which could potentially prevent them.

Don’t let barriers hold you back from achieving your fitness goals. With the right equipment and mindset, you can create a workout routine that works for you, right in the comfort of your own home.  Lets work through these barriers together.  Explore our range of fitness gear at Modern Fitness UK and start your journey to a healthier, happier you today!