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Member Highlight: Meet Amanda

What inspired you to join KUMA? I was looking for something to get me moving! I have a sedentary job and felt like I needed to do something. I do not enjoy exercising at home and do not know my way around a gym, so my search for an exercise...

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Member Highlight: Meet Ashley

What inspired you to join KUMA? I was looking for a new sport after a bad injury prevented me from playing soccer. Coach Kiira invited me to a punch and brunch class in Saco and when Westbrook opened, I joined immediately! What keeps you coming back? I love the safe...

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Member Highlight: Jenna Z

What inspired you to join KUMA?Among the many activities I did as a child, dance was my favorite so I’ve always liked classes style exercise classes. I was inspired to join Kuma by two of my friends, one started boxing and my friend Mary told me about Kuma! She had...

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Member Highlight: Meet Lee

What inspired you to join KUMA?Like many others, conventional gyms aren’t quite my cup of tea – they often are overwhelming to me and being on sports teams while growing up, I find group exercise most beneficial for me. I was looking for alternative workouts in the area and happened...

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Member Highlight: Meet Kaycee

What inspired you to join KUMA? I tried kickboxing when I lived in California and I loved it but wasn’t able to keep up with it because of my schedule and how far away the studio was. I saw an ad online for KUMA Westbrook opening and I couldn’t pass...

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Member Highlight: Meet Jennifer H.

What inspired you to join KUMA? I recently met someone who is a member at KUMA. Her positive words made me really excited to attend a Sidekick Saturday! After that first class, I was hooked! What keeps you coming back? I love the way I feel during and after the...

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Member Highlight: Meet Olivia

What inspired you to join KUMA? I had been seeing Facebook ads for a little while and talking to my friends about joining. One day, I saw the ad again and I just figured, why not? What keeps you coming back? The community. 100%. I’ve tried a million different workout...

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Member Highlight: Meet Allison

What inspired you to join KUMA? After transitioning from a job that was very public facing and high energy to one that is work from home, I was feeling antsy to move and meet new people. I wish I could say I did some thorough research to find KUMA but...

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Introducing Solo Lift Circuits: Your Flexible Fitness Solution

As we continue to innovate and expand our fitness offerings, we’re excited to introduce the Solo Lift circuits at KUMA. This new addition is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you the flexibility to train according to your own time constraints without missing out on the benefits...

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