Movement Hub

23/02/2026

Yogalates with Amanda
Free trial class!
Monday March 2, 7:30am 😊

21/02/2026

Strength and Stretch for Girls 12+
Starting this Thursday 3:45pm
6x week block, 2 spots left!

17/02/2026

Just something to consider!

Taken from

99% of people over 40 have a rotator cuff ‘abnormality’ on MRI.

Do we round up to, everyone?

The FIMAGE study just dropped in JAMA Internal Medicine and it’s important for several reasons.

Here’s a quick overview of the study:

→ 602 people randomly selected from the Finnish general population (not a clinic sample)
→ Aged 41–76
→ Bilateral 3T MRI of both shoulders
→ Blinded reads by experienced musculoskeletal radiologists
→ Standardised clinical exams by shoulder surgeons with 10+ years experience

They found:

→ 98.7% had at least one RC abnormality
→ 7 out of 602 had completely normal tendons
→ 62% had partial-thickness tears
→ 11% had full-thickness tears (rose with age)
→ RC abnormalities were in 96% of pain-free shoulders AND 98% of painful shoulders

78% of all full-thickness tears were found in shoulders with zero symptoms.

Even combining state-of-the-art 3T MRI with experienced surgeon clinical exams could not reliably distinguish a symptomatic shoulder from an asymptomatic one.

The authors argue, and I think the data supports this, that most RC findings after 40 represent normal age-related structural change. Like grey hair. Like wrinkles. Like holes in your socks.

They emphasise a shift in language is warranted: away from ‘tear’ (which implies trauma and repair) toward terms like ‘structural alteration’ or ‘age-related change.’

When the baseline prevalence of an MRI finding approaches 100%, the finding itself has almost no diagnostic value.

How does this change the way you talk to your patients about their MRI results?

12/02/2026

Our idea of fun is possibly a bit different to yours.... 🫣

08/02/2026

What’s on this week at Movement Hub:

Monday
Reformer with Kim 9am

Tuesday
Mat Pilates with Stacey 9:15am

Wednesday
Reformer with Stacey 9am and 12;30pm
Mat Pilates with Stacey 6:15pm

Thursday
Mat Pilates with Stacey 9:15am
Reformer with Amanda 5:45pm

Saturday
Reformer with Alice 9:00am

Hope to see you in class soon!

08/02/2026

If you’ve been thinking about joining a local hiking group, this is a great chance to come along and see what it’s all about.

The North Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club is inviting the public to join a twilight walk on Tuesday 10 February, meeting at 6.00pm in the park at the end of Meon Street (off Fernbrook Road), Oamaru North, for a 6.15pm start.

The walk will cover around 6km over a couple of hours and includes some uphill sections and uneven ground, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Please bring good footwear and a water bottle.

It’s an easy, low-pressure way to meet members, enjoy an evening walk, and find out more about becoming part of the club.

Event by North Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club

03/02/2026

Seeking Expression of Interest for a 12+ Girls Strength and Stretch Class
Thursdays 3:45pm during term time

Using a combination of Pilates equipment, body weight and resistance training exercises, this class is designed to help young women find confidence in their changing bodies, learn basic exercise techniques, and develop a healthy mind-body connection.

Please give a thumbs up, comment, or message us privately if you would have an interested tween/teen.

Thanks 😊

01/02/2026

Thank you all for a wonderful “Birthday Party” Yesterday!

We started our 5th Anniversary Celebrations with an Open Day and some Reformer Taster Classes, it was lovely to meet all of you who came for a visit or class.

Then it was party time at 4pm! Huge thanks to Harbour Street Collective Cafe for delicious catering (yay sushi!), Sugar and Sass cake bar for an amazing cake, Donna for punch, Kerry and Liz for flowers, and all the behind the scenes helpers with their washing and organising.
It brought me so much joy to see you all on the silent disco dance floor! 🕺🎉🍾

Look forward to seeing you all in class soon x

25/01/2026

Massage Spots Available!
Monday: 1:45pm , 3:00pm
Wednesday: 10:15am

21/01/2026

The Movement Hub Timetable for 2026!

*Classes do require booking, best done by downloading the "studio bookings" app or heading to the link: https://studiobookingonline.com/movementhub/classes.html

*Block Classes run with school terms, get in touch to register your interest: info@movementhub.co.nz

*If you are unsure where to start or need any help booking your class, please get in touch. Email info@movementhub.co.nz or give us a call on 022 028 7591.

*Do you have a small group of people and want to make your own class at a time not currently offered on the schedule? Get in touch!

*Kim has a seperate booking link for massage and Personal Training, check out her availability and book here: https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/1ohid

*Stacey's rehabilitation classes/Exercise Physiology sessions are not shown on this schedule, please enquire to book an assessment if you are wanting an individualised program to help you recover from pain, injury or chronic illness: stacey@movementhub.co.nz.

*Daffodil Crew is a FREE class for people undergoing or recently finished cancer treatment, please get in touch first for your free assessment: stacey@movementhub.co.nz.

15/01/2026

Help us Celebrate 5 Years of Movement Hub!

Schedule of Activities for January 31st:

Open House from 10am - 1pm, come and see what we do, have a chat and ask all of your questions!

FREE Reformer Pilates Taster Classes (20 minutes):
10:30, 11:00, 11:30
*These are for people new to Reformer Pilates, Bookings are essential as we can only take 5 per class.
Book here or get in touch with us: https://studiobookingonline.com/movementhub/classes.html

For our amazing community of regulars, please check your in-boxes for a special 5th birthday party invite (just get in touch if you haven't received this).

We look forward to celebrating with you!

14/01/2026

Evening reformer with Amanda starts back tonight (Thursday) 5:45pm!

Join her for some inner peace and muscle burn 😉

Book here or download the app "Studio Bookings" for full timetable and bookings: https://studiobookingonline.com/movementhub/classes.html