Tue, 05/19/2009 - 08:49 PM EDT

One of Canada's highest ranked female bodybuilders and pro world champion Laura Binetti will be sharing her experience and knowledge in weight training with her new book and DVD set "Back to the Basics."

The book and DVD set will be unveiled on May 23rd at the 2009 OPA Mississauga and South Central Ontario Championships promoted by Binetti and fellow IFBB Pro, Melanie Horton. "Weight training should be a part of everyday life" said Laura Binetti in a press release. "Some of my clients are women in their 40s and 50s - and they look phenomenal."

Laura Binetti became an IFBB pro in the early 90s and her achievements as an IFBB Pro include a win at the 1994 Canada Pro Cup, a win at the 1996 European Pro Classic, five Ms. Olympia appearances and she finished her pro career as the 1999 Pro World Champion in Women's Bodybuilding.

Since then, she has made numerous media appearances and began her own Personal Training Studio, Body By Binetti which can be found on the web at www.bodybybinetti.com.

More information about the 2009 OPA Mississauga & South Central Bodybuilding Championships show can be found in our show listings here.