About Laura
Laura Binetti
World Champion
Fitness Consultant
B.P.H.E., University of Toronto
Laura Binetti understands the Fitness Industry from many perspectives. Her formal education coupled with her experience, expertise and excitement is what makes Laura one of the best well-known Fitness Trainers.
Laura began her career as a long distance runner. She started to weight train in 1986 to help gain strength and endurance. In addition to the great results she was getting, she found a passion for weight training.
Laura completed as an amateur in bodybuilding from 1987-1990, winning the Provincial and Canadian Championships. Her professional body building career led her to win three pro champs in three different countries. Laura Binetti is the only Canadian female to have won the World Championship title.
After capturing the title of World Champion, Laura retired from professional bodybuilding and began using her vast knowledge to focus on helping others attain their personal fitness goals. Today, Laura trains and educated individuals across North America. Her clients include top pro athletes, pro bodybuilders, national champions, paraplegic athletes, nationally ranked fitness competitors, as well as a broad range of individuals aspiring to achieve their personal fitness goals.
- Graduate of the School of Physical and Health Education (B.P.H.E.) at the University of Toronto
- Canada's highest ranked female bodybuilder
- Highest World Ranking (6th)
- Winner of the 1999 Women's Pro World Championships
- Winner of the 1996 European Grand Prix Bodybuilding Championships
- Winner of the 1994 Canada Pro Cup Bodybuilding Championship
- Five time Arnold Classic Competitor
- Five time Ms. Olympia Competitor
- Invited guest performer at amateur competitions
Media
The world wide media has featured Laura and her achievements through the following sources:
Television
- Documentary on the Fifth Estate, ESPN, TSN Documentary, "Off the Record" with Michael Landsberg, and "Gretzky's Place" with John Gallagher, Life Network, The Women's Television Network, "Bella", CBC's Newscapes, Global Television, CityTV, Eye on Toronto, The Shirley Show, The Dini Petty Show, The Maury Povich Show, Cassey's Place, MuchMusic "The Wedge", CBC "Sports Journal" with Paul Barsanti, City Pulse 24 Sports with John Gallagher, Perfect Fit, CP24 with Tanya Rouse, TLN network "Macho Mondays" with Gina Bucci
Publications
- MuscleMag International, Flex, Women's Physique World, Toronto Life, Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding 1997
Radio/Newspapers
- 680 AM, CBC Radio, CFRB 1010, The Toronto Star, The Sun, National Examiner
Internet
Awards and Recognition
- Award for supporting Wheelchair Bodybuilding in Canada and the USA (June 2005)
- TSN segment about Laura nominated for a Gemini Award (1994)
- Human Distinction Award, La Liberamente Newspaper, Italy (1994)
- Athletic Achievement Award, Government of Italy, Bitritto, Italy (1994)
- Nominated Toronto Sun Newspaper's "Women on the Move" award of distinction (1992)
- Winner of the Ben Weider Achievement Award, Taipei, Taiwan (1989)
Body Building Achievements
2000
1999
- 1st Place - Women's Pro World Championships
- 8th Place - Ms Olympia
1997
- 9th Place - Ms International / Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
- 3rd Place - Jan Tana
- 13th Place - Ms Olympia
1996
- 1st Place - European Pro Classic
- 2nd Place - European Pro Invitational
1995
- 2nd Place - European Pro Classic
- 11th Place - Ms Olympia
1994
- 8th Place - Ms International / Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
- 1st Place - Canada Pro Cup
- 12th Place - Ms Olympia
1993
1991
- 12th Place - Ms International / Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
1990
- 4th Place - Ms International / Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
1989
- 2nd Place Middle Weight - Women's World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships
- 1st Place Middle Weight - North American Championships
- 1st Place Light Weight - Canadian Championships and Overall Winner
- 1st Place Middle Weight - CNE Invitational and Overall Winner
1988
- 1st Place Light Weight - Canadian Championships
- 7th Place Light Weight - Women's World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships
- 1st Place - Canadian Mixed Pairs Championships
- 1st Place - Ontario Mixed Pairs Championships
1987
- 3rd Place Light Weight - Canadian Championships
- 1st Place Light Weight - Eastern Canadian Championships
- 1st Place Light Weight - Southern Ontario Championships
1986
- 5th Place Light Weight - Ontario Championships
- 1st Place Light Weight - CNE Invitational
- 1st Place Light Weight - Steeles City Classic
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