March 14, 2017

Meet Asiya Khasnutdinova of Valeo Dance Fitness Studio in Buckhead

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Asiya Khasnutdinova.

Asiya, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’m originally from Arkhangelsk, Russia, which is in the Arctic Circle by the White Sea where summers are literally colder than Atlanta’s winters. As a child I had LOTS of energy and we had two options – hockey or figure skating. Naturally, my parents put me into figure skating. After I fell and knocked my front teeth out, we decided to move away from ice and onto something a bit less injury prone – dance floor. That’s how my dance passion began (at the age of 7). After I won a Future Leaders Exchange Program and moved to the US (I landed in Huntsville, AL—talk about culture shock. HA!) I barely spoke the language and didn’t know a single soul – dance was the only familiar element that reminded me of home, kept me strong, positive and helped me not give up when it seemed like the only option. After receiving my bachelors in Finance and MBA, I had to put my passion for dance on hold in exchange for a desk job, but that could never last… so I created Valeo Dance Fitness Studio!

VALEO, from Latin meaning “to be healthy, strong and feel good” is the ULTIMATE DANCE FITNESS experience that focuses on healthy weight loss & stress relief that allows you to burn up to 1000 calories in one hour, tone your entire body, strengthen your core and define waistline while having fun! Based on over a decade of research on different muscular structure groups, Valeo’s highly experienced team of medical and fitness experts have created a fitness method that can transform any problem area or body type by targeting small muscle groups to create lean toned feminine body in a way that does not create bulk. ValeoFit1000 is a UNIQUE method that combines intense dance fitness cardio based on interval training with Valeo’s “signature” strengthening exercises using weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights and balance balls all while toning every muscle fiber to get the ultimate body! This program is designed for anyone to achieve a perfect body naturally.

Has it been a smooth road?
It’s never a smooth road but I love it! My very first group class had 2 people – my Mom and our neighbor and that’s right after I left a really good job working at a top financial investment institution. VERY SCARY! But I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Those moments help you grow, improve and ultimately get you to where you are today. As a business owner there are always worries and struggles – they are part of life and you train yourself manage stress better. But when you are truly passionate about what you do, there is no other feeling like seeing the smiles of your clients, hearing from them how much Valeo Dance Fitness helped them during hard times, kept them positive and ultimately they are healthy and happy in their professional and personal lives now because of it. It’s an incredible feeling.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
VALEO, from Latin meaning “to be healthy, strong and feel good”, is a method created by a mother-daughter duo that will help you attain one of the greatest gifts of all – good health. Svetlana Khasnutdinova’s 30-year medical expertise and understanding of body types, muscular structure as well as physiological knowledge attained through various work in Russia and Europe and Asiya Khasnutdinova’s 20-year dance and fitness experience which includes becoming a 5-time champion of NW Russia in Latin dance as well as becoming a certified fitness and nutrition specialist, helped this dynamic team create the Ultimate Dance Fitness method ValeoFit1000 like no other using innovative and trend setting techniques that help women across the board achieve bodies they really want. Local celebrities, business professionals and moms swear by this method because it does wonders to their bodies, confidence and sex life. At Valeo we believe that there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to have the body you deserve in terms of physical activity. We empower women to be strong, look great and feel sexy.

ValeoFit1000 is the ULTIMATE DANCE FITNESS workout that focuses on healthy weight loss & stress relief that allows you to burn up to 1000 calories in one hour, tone your entire body, strengthen your core and define waistline while having fun! Based on over a decade of research on different muscular structure groups, Valeo’s highly experienced team of medical and fitness experts have created a fitness method that can transform any problem area or body type by targeting small muscle groups to create lean toned feminine body in a way that does not create bulk. ValeoFit1000 is a UNIQUE method that combines intense dance fitness cardio based on interval training with Valeo’s “signature” strengthening exercises using weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights and balance balls all while toning every muscle fiber to get the ultimate body! This program is designed for anyone to achieve a perfect body naturally.

Voted Best Fitness Instructor in Atlanta
Top 10 Dance Fitness Workout in USA featured in SELF magazine April 2016 Issue
Top 20 So You Think You Can Dance
5-time Champion of NW Russia in Latin Dance
Professional Dancer and Choreographer for Dancing Stars of Atlanta and Celebrities Dance Challenge
AFPA Certified Health & Fitness Specialist
Valeo Club YouTube channel with nearly 25,000 subscribers and 5.5 M views worldwide

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Absolutely! Atlanta is an incredible city with tremendous growth over the last few years with so many companies moving their headquarters here and as a result lots of people moving here as well. Atlanta is still not the most walkable city, which means people are driving to and from office and as a result lead a fairly sedentary lifestyles (painting with broad strokes here). So there is always a need for businesses that will help and inspire people to stay active and healthy. One problem though – it’s a big city with lots of options so you need to separate yourself from the pack.

Pricing:

First class is FREE
Single class is $20, 5 class pack $90, 10 class pack $160
Membership options are available for as little as $60/month with unlimited access

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