A'Hern Fitness

A’Hern Fitness is a boutique personal training studio serving Canberra clients from its Canberra Avenue location. Founded by triple Olympian and dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nick A’Hern and his wife, Jennifer, the studio has been operating for 25 years and takes a deliberately personal approach to training and wellbeing. Its Google rating of 4.9 from 54 reviews reflects the strong response from its client community.

The studio limits sessions to no more than seven people at a time, creating a quieter, more focused alternative to a busy commercial gym. The space is designed without mirrors or loud music, with an emphasis on privacy, cleanliness and comfort. Clients can use fresh workout and shower towels, on-site free parking and a private outdoor personal training playground. The atmosphere is intended to feel welcoming and relaxed, while still offering professional, structured support.

Training begins with a consultation to understand each person’s goals, whether that involves building strength, improving energy, managing weight, recovering from injury, moving more easily or supporting general health. Programs focus on functional exercise that relates to everyday movement. Clients can choose one-on-one training, sessions with a friend, recurring appointments or more flexible monthly and casual arrangements. Standard personal training sessions are 30 minutes, with packages available in four, 10 or 20 sessions.

A’Hern Fitness also offers home and gym programs for people who cannot attend regularly or prefer to exercise outside a traditional studio. These plans can be adapted to available equipment, schedule and lifestyle, with options for an initial training session, online programming and periodic check-ins. Jen A’Hern’s rehabilitation and functional strength sessions are designed for people recovering from injury or surgery, improving mobility and balance, or working alongside a physiotherapist’s recommendations. The program includes an assessment, personalised plan, four monthly 45-minute sessions and take-home exercises.

The studio suits people who value individual attention, consistency and a calm setting, including beginners, older adults, busy clients and those returning to movement after injury. There are also small-group women’s personal training classes, capped at six participants. With trainers selected for both skill and personality, the approach centres on ongoing encouragement, progress reviews and a long-term relationship between trainer and client rather than a one-size-fits-all gym experience.