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You Don’t Need to Be Fit to Start Training

When people walk past our Cambridge studio or see videos online and see clients moving with confidence: lifting, lunging and jumping, it’s easy to assume they must have been fit before they started. But here’s the truth: most of them started right where you are now.At Āhua Studio, we don’t expect perfection. We don’t expect peak fitness. We expect real people... Tired parents, busy professionals, people returning from injury or those who’ve never really felt comfor...

Instagram Pilates vs Functional Pilates - Real Pilates for Every Body

If you’ve searched Pilates near me or spent time scrolling Instagram, you’ve probably seen Pilates looking picture-perfect: sleek matching outfits, flawless hair and dancers balancing upside down on reformers.It’s beautiful to watch, but is that what Pilates really is?At Āhua Studio, your local Pilates and hybrid fitness studio in Cambridge, we believe Pilates should be more than a curated aesthetic. We focus on functional Pilates: movement that supports your body, fit...

Strength Training & Menopause: What the Latest Research Shows

Peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause each bring their own set of changes - hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep, hot flashes, mood changes, bone loss and reduced muscle strength. While these experiences are unique to every woman, one thing is clear, movement (especially strength training) can play a powerful role in supporting health and wellbeing through every stage.What the Research Tells UsA 2023 systematic review of 12 clinical trials found that strength training offers signifi...

Why Reformer Pilates + Strength Training Is the Ultimate Combo for Your Health

At Āhua Studio, we love reformer Pilates. But we also know that true strength and longevity come when you blend it with resistance training. Here’s why the combination is so powerful for your body, health and future.Reformer First: Priming Your BodyThink of reformer Pilates as your warm-up with purpose. Those controlled movements activate your stabilisers, switch on your core and prepare your muscles and joints for heavier work. Instead of jumping straight into weights cold, your body is alre...

Your Back Pain Isn’t Random — It’s a Sign to Start Moving Smarter

Low back pain is one of the most common concerns we see—not just in the clinic, but in daily life. It can feel frustratingly random or out of your control, but in most cases, it isn’t. Back pain often follows patterns that are predictable, preventable, and very treatable with the right kind of movement.At Āhua Studio, we see it every day: people coming in thinking they’re stuck with back pain, and leaving with more understanding, confidence and strength.What Really Helps?Managing back pai...