Inside Āhua Studio’s Groundbreaking Approach to Longevity-Focused Fitness

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Step inside Āhua Studio, and it’s immediately clear this isn’t just another Reformer Pilates class. This movement experience is purposebuilt to support longevity, health and lifelong strength. Rooted in clinical expertise and delivered in a beautifully designed space, Āhua Studio is where intelligent programming meets inclusive, real-world fitness.

At the heart of Āhua Studio is Elise Badger, a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with over 17 years of experience. After more than a decade of helping patients recover from injury, Elise shifted her focus from treatment to prevention, developing a method that supports bodies in healing and thriving long term. Her answer is RE-FIIT, a progressive training system combining Reformer Pilates with functional strength, plyometrics and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

The Reformer remains a key tool, enhancing mobility, resistance and motor control, but at Āhua Studio, it’s just the beginning. RE-FIIT delivers the full spectrum of training the body needs for longevity: resistance work to build muscle mass, functional movement to support daily life, explosive training for bone density and joint health and cardio principles to enhance metabolic function and endurance.

Elise’s methodology is grounded in evidencebased movement, with every element designed to build strong, resilient bodies capable of bending, lifting, jumping, twisting, running, pushing and pulling, not just today but for years to come. This focus on functional longevity is what sets Āhua Studio apart.

And it’s a space that welcomes everyone. From postnatal classes for mums with babies to sessions designed for beginners or advanced movers, every class is tailored to meet you where you are. The studio also offers Men’s Health classes, explicitly created to fill the gaps in traditional male training programs, bringing balance, mobility, and functional strength into the mix to complement typical gym routines. It all happens within a thoughtfully designed studio space, light-filled, calming, and inspiring.

Every detail supports focus and flow, allowing clients to immerse themselves fully in their movement. At its core, Āhua Studio is grounded in evidence-based movement designed to support longevity, health and lifelong strength in an empowering, inclusive environment that helps clients move with purpose and confidence. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters for a lifetime.

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