Member Highlight: Meet Kathy

Woman in glasses poses by a birch tree next to a lake.

What inspired you to join KUMA?

  • Saw ad on Facebook and loved it was women only

What keeps you coming back?

  • I absolutely feel supported by coaches and members and they accept me and my snorting.

What challenges have you faced in your fitness journey and how have you overcome them?

  • I have never stayed with anything this long because I get bored. No chance of that happening as the plans change every week.

What is your favorite workout or activity at KUMA and why?

  • I have only done the kickboxing

How has the community at KUMA influenced or supported you?

  • Absolutely without the encouragement from others I probably wouldn’t still be attending. I love the incentives keeps us motivated.

What advice would you give to someone just starting their fitness journey?

  • Don’t give up. I am not very coordinated and my balance is terrible but I have figured out some strategies and not hurt myself yet. You can do it.

Is there a fellow member or a coach at KUMA who has been particularly supportive or inspirational to you? Give them a shoutout! Tell us how they’ve made a positive impact on your journey.

  • Love all the coaches and members Anna is my Tuesday 4 pm class buddy and she will laugh when I roll my eyes and say “omg I can’t do this anymore.” But keep on going.

Fun Fact: Tell us something fun or unexpected about yourself – any hobbies, talents, or surprising stories?

  • I am a photographer which allows me to travel. I have a pet bird Bailey who both talks and sings.
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Coach Stacy

Stacy Kim, the founder of KUMA Fit (a women’s kickboxing & fitness studio in Saco, Maine) and Stacy Kim Coaching, has dedicated her life to teaching. She has taught over 10,000 classes and has trained in martial arts and fitness for over 15 years. Today, her mission is to redefine what fitness means for women, to stop objectifying the body, and focus on moving to feel strong.

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