Michele Ralabate

Michele Ralabate has been a world-class athlete and fitness trainer for more than twenty years. Her early athletic endeavors were in gymnastics, with a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania. Michele graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education / Sports Management. As an elite level gymnast, Michele was invited to the 1984 Olympic Trials. Unfortunately injury prevented her from finishing the competition but that would not deter her from pursuing other physical feats. Michele then went on to earn professional status in both figure and bodybuilding.

As a result of her bodybuilding success, she has been featured on ESPN. Her articles on training and nutrition have been published in several magazines. Featured in well over thirty magazines both nationally and internationally. Michele has even graced the cover of several muscle & fitness magazines.

Michele is one of only three women to compete in both the IFBB Ms. Olympia bodybuilding and the IFBB Fitness Olympia. Michele won the lightweight and overall title at the 1994 Nationals and then went on to win her first pro show at the 1995 Jan Tana Classic. Michele also won the Women’s Strength Extravaganza two years in a row.

Michele has always won the best poser award taking advantage of her vast athletic abilities as a gymnast and dancer. Michele was in the Gunnies Book of Word Records 2000, the same year as her sister Maria.
Michele is now available for pre-contest prep or off-season training. What ever your goal is Michele will make it happen. Take it from a Pro who has been on both sides of the sport and knows what it takes to be a winner.

Fitness / Bodybuilding Contests
Fitness Experience:
* 1997 IFBB Midwest Pro Fitness Classic - second place
* 1997 IFBB Jan Tana Pro Fitness Classic - fifth place
* 1997 IFBB World Pro Fitness Championships - 5th place.
Bodybuilding Experience:
* 1996 IFBB Ms. International - 6th place
* 1995 IFBB Jan Tana Classic - Overall Champion
* 1995 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 9th place
* 1994 NPC National Championships - Overall Champion
* 1992 NPC Pittsburgh Championships - Overall Champion