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, fits your lifestyle and actually makes a difference in your everyday life.
Here’s how Instagram Pilates stacks up against what you’ll find in our studio.
Acrobatics vs Meaningful Movement
On Instagram, Pilates often looks like a performance. In our studio, Pilates is about practical movement that serves you. Whether you’re recovering from injury, building core strength or wanting to move better day to day, functional Pilates gives you results that last.
Functional Pilates helps to improve mobility, posture and strength so you can move through everyday life with ease.
No Panty Lines vs Comfortable Undies
Social media celebrates flawless, labelled leggings and zero lines. At Āhua Studio, we celebrate comfort. Come as you are - in comfy undies, an old t-shirt or your favourite gym shorts. We care about how you move, not what you wear.
Stereotypical Pilates Body vs Every Body, Any Background
A lot of Instagram Pilates looks like it’s “for dancers only.” But Pilates is for every body. At Āhua, we welcome all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels.
Pilates is one of the most inclusive forms of exercise. Our classes are designed so that anybody, regardless of experience or fitness level, can join and feel supported.
Curated Outfit vs Any Outfit That Works
You don’t need to shop for a new set to join us. It is about showing up in whatever works for you and leaving stronger and more empowered than when you arrived.
Pretty “Flows” vs Purposeful Sequencing
Yes, Instagram flows look graceful. But at Āhua Studio, our sequences are goal-oriented and backed by knowledge. Every class is structured to improve strength, flexibility, and control.
All our workouts are designed by our physiotherapist studio director to help with injury prevention, posture correction and long-term strength building.
Fresh Faced, Perfect Hair vs Real Faces, Real Hair
No filters here - just real people working hard. You’ll see sweaty smiles, messy buns and the satisfaction of doing something good for your body.
Why Choose Functional Pilates at Āhua Studio?
Both Instagram Pilates and functional Pilates can be fun. But when you join our community, you’ll get:
Real results: Improved posture, strength, flexibility, and energy
A supportive environment: Classes that welcome all bodies and backgrounds
Movement that lasts: Skills you can carry into everyday life
Because Pilates shouldn’t just look good online. It should make you feel good in real life.
