72: Laurent & Virginia Amzallag of YALA Fitness

A little about our guests. Laurent and Virginia have been together over 4 years and married for 2. They have a daughter, Sophia. Laurent decided at a very young age that fitness was going to be his life. As a child he became sick and could not move. He was hospitalized and when he forced himself to move, he felt tremendous joy. Virginia was born in Argentina and came to the US as an exchange student. After her experience, she returned, then went to Europe to travel and learn hospitality management. When she moved to Washington, DC. She met Laurent at one of his fitness classes. She went to the front of the room. Both were in other relationships, but they became friends, then started dating. A little about their business. Laurent started the company before meeting Virginia. Virginia started helping Laurent out as a friend by designing his website and doing other projects. When they started dating, Virginia became more involved in the business because of her marketing background. YALA is a motivational fitness company, teaching people to move their bodies, eat right and live a healthy lifestyle. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Choose something you truly enjoy and are passionate about. Surround yourself with great people and never give up. Reading Material Introduction to Psychology by James W. Kalat - http://amzn.to/1SyoFd2Nutrition for Peak Performance through Nutrition and Exercise by the Department of the Navy - http://amzn.to/1qFn3BvIgnite the Fire by Jonathan Goodman - http://amzn.to/1Se7dbS Get in Touch with Our Guests www.YALAFitness.comFacebook.com/YALAFitnessInstagram: laurentamzallag and yala_fitnessTwitter @[email protected]@YALAFitness.com