Welcome to Martha Lombardo-Grant Online Blog

For those who don't know who I am - let me give you a brief Bio!!!! Plus below this - you will find current /upcoming events!!

I, Martha Lombardo-Grant, earned my professional status IFBB Pro card at the Canadian National Championships in Toronto, Canada in 2000 and have represented Canada at an international level for 13 years in both Fitness and Figure competitions. With 17 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, 15 years as a Nutritional Consultant and 12 years as a National Presenter and Speaker, I am an excellent example of a role model in the Canadian fitness industry. I take great pride and passion in assisting my clients in taking the next step toward being the best that they can be. This pride allows me to be a leader in the fitness industry and to inspire other women to compete at a provincial and national level as well overall Health and Wellness Awareness.

I have been a guest poser, as well as a speaker throughout Canada on various fitness topics, and have also hosted many of my own seminars for the last 10 years. I have also appeared on different television and radio programs, charity events, and women wellness awareness programs, as well being featured in magazines such as Oxygen, Musclemag, Ironman and Flex.

I have not only excelled at my Personal Training business and active International Trainer for 17 years, but have also had an excellent response and following to my promotion of my Women Health and Fitness support groups; group bootcamp classes since 2004; Weight loss program; Seasonal Health and Fitness Contest Since 2004; Women Xpress workouts and various group clinics over the past several years.

My dream is to see the area of women’s health and fitness grows – not only a Canadian level, but on an International level as well. My mission is to guide people to a greater sense of well – being and to provide a positive impact on people’s lives physically, mentally and emotionally.

“It’s about giving back; providing and being committed to continuous improvement and growth”. – Martha Lombardo-Grant.

Martha Lombardo-Grant FOLP,ACE, ICS
IFBB Pro Figure, Canadian Champion, International Trainer & Motivation Coach

Highlights of Martha Lombardo-Grant Profile
· Currently trained by: Mike Davies – Fitness Factory
Fitness Educator & Motivational Speaker
Freelance Writer
Current Freelance Writer for Orb Magazine (Calgary AB)
MVP TEAM
Fitness Model & TV Personality
Owner of "Fit Over 30" Personalize Fitness Video
Head Trainer/Manager for World Gym – Calgary Alberta
Personalized Fitness Video "Fit For You"
Degree in Fitness & Nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
Level 1 Coaching Canadian Gymnastic Federation
IFBB Pro Athlete
2000 Ms Fitness Canada
17 Years Experience Personal Trainer
17 Years Experience Aerobic Instructor
13 Years International Fitness Athlete
8 Years Competitive Dancing
3 Years Cheer Leader
CBBF Bodybuilding & Fitness Judge
15 Years Experience Nutrition
12 Years Experience as a National Health & Fitness Presenter/Speaker
Master Classes recognize and Certified Profile
Total body condition
Yoga
Power Yoga
Athletic Yoga
Strength and conditioning programs
Interval bootcamp
Beginner/Advanced Step
Low Impact
Hi/Low Impact
Muscle Conditioning
Interval Programs
Body Bar Workout
Pro-Fit Ball Workout
Hip Hop
Dance/Funk
Target Zone (ABS/Buttocks Workout
Sport Specific Programs
Reebok Cycle
Free Style Cycle Program
Senior Program
Aqua Fit
Special Condition Program
Teen Fitness Workout
Pre- post pregnancy programs
Bootcamp Indoor and Outdoor



Martha Lombardo-Grant Competition History

2006 – 6th place IFBB Pro Figure Montreal show
2006 – NP IFBB Pro Figure – California show
2006 – 17th place IFBB Pro Figure – Pittsburgh show
2005 – 16th place IFBB Pro Figure – New York show
2005 – 12th place IFBB Pro Figure – Toronto show
2000 – Earned my IFBB PRO CARD – Canadian Championship in Toronto Canada
1999 – 2nd place short class at the North Americans
1999 – 2nd place short class at the Canadian Championships
1998 – 2nd place at the Fitness Extravaganza Strong competition (invite only)
1998 – 3rd place short class at the North Americans Championships
1998 – 3rd place short class Canadian Champions
1997- 1990 with another federation
1999 – 2nd runner up North American Championship
1999 – 2nd runner up Canadian National Championship
1998 – 2nd runner up invite – Fitness Extravaganza
Women’s Strong Competition
1998 – 3rd runner up North American Championship
1998 - 3rd runner up Canadian National Championship
1997 – Finalist National Championship Ms.
Fitness America
1996 – 3rd runner up Ms. Fitness America series
1995 – 2nd runner up Ms. Fitness America Regional
1994 – Ms. Fitness Can/USA Champion
1993 – 2nd runner up Ms. Fitness America Regional
1992 – Finalist National Ms. Fitness America
1991 – 3rd runner up Ms. Fitness America

Martha Lombardo Business and Professional Accomplishments

1994 – Advanced (recognize) to Canadian National guest speaker for Health and Fitness educator.
1998 – Honoured award – title representative Fitness for Canada for the CBBF
1988 - pointed title for fitness rep for Ontario Canada
2001 – Introducing the 12 weeks Body Fit Transformation Success Contest – Calgary Alberta
2001 – launched monthly group competitive training programs – in Calgary Alberta
2001 – Launched “fit 4 You personalize fitness video program
2003 – Establish my Personal Training Studio “Fit over 30”
2004 – Produce Fit 4 You Personal Training Log – Journal
Currently hosting monthly competitive and non competitive support group and health and wellness group Clinic –started 1996- current!
2005 -Launched Bootcamp (weekly) as well Monthly Competitive Bootcamp- current.
2006-Laucnhed Weekly Weight Loss Support Group (Educational Discussion)
2006 – Introduce monthly Health and Wellness Recipe of the month
2006 – Launched online (my website) online message board and blog Health and Wellness Weekly Educational Tips



Media / Fitness International Highlights

2006- Flex Magazine
2005 – IRONMAN Magazine – Plans for 2005 season IFBB
2004 – Producer / Author FIT 4 YOU! Journal book
2004 – Launched my website – and online Personal Training
2003 – Owner/ establish business, FIT OVER 30 – Personal
Training Studio
2003 – Fall Oxygen Magazine
2002 – September Oxygen Magazine
2002 – December Oxygen Magazine
2000 – November/ December Oxygen Magazine
2000 – MuscleMag
1999 – March/April Oxygen Magazine
1998 – TSN TV Fitness Coverage
1998 – Oxygen Magazine
1998 – Summer Oxygen Magazine
1997 – TSN TV Fitness Coverage
1997 – Catalog Model Print – Too Fit
1997 – Acting/ Info Commercial for Fitness Stepper
1996 – Acting/ Local Commercial for Lifestyle Fitness Promo
1995 – Acting/ Local Commercial for Central Fitness
1994 – Interview Good Morning New York –30 minute workouts
1993 – Acting/ Local Commercial for Gold’s Gym
1992 – ESPN TV Coverage

Attention: All Fitness and Figure Ladies who are coming this season:

-Competitive Bootcamp Clinic - April 28th -saturday for more info please email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

-Weekly Competitive Posing - on Saturdays - for more info please email.

-Ladies Interesting getting Competition Airbrushing - Jan Tan Number 1 Product (ALL IFBB PRO USE) - PLEASE EMAIL -now for booking ASAP - nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Attention: All Phat Loser Group Contest - checkout update news on my online message board!!

- Starting Bikini Body Work Program on Monday April 30th -the deadline for all registration is April 27th Friday. for more info please email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Biggest Phat Loser -Fitness Contest -Kickoff!!

Biggest Phat Loser -Fitness Contest -Kickoff!!

Winner wins BIG MONEY - $1,000.00 FOR YOU!!!

CHECKOUT THE LIST OF THE PHAT CAMP -CREW.....

I wish everyone luck...and remember the success is truly about overall mind/body transformation and improving your overall health!

PORK CHOP TEAM

Brad
Bob
Joanne –Leader Captain
Andrew
Rod

LAMP CHOP TEAM

Flo
Darlene- Leader Captain
Christina
Kerri
Cathy
Sarah

LEAN MEAN MACHINE TEAM

Robert
Shafi-Leader Captain
David

SUGAR PIE TEAM

Demini
Isabella-Leader Captain
Wendy
Lori Lynn
Azamina

LEAN CUISINE TEAM
Val
Dennis-Leader Captain

CREAM PUFFS TEAM
Colleen-Leader Captain
Fayon
Breanne
Jennifer
Mary
Julie
Tracy

Upcoming Events/News

-5k walk/run program - all registration need to be completed by:April 27th

-Bikini Body Work Program - all registration need to be completed by: April 27th

-Competitive Pre-Contest Bootcamp Session April 28th -for more info: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

-Early Pre-Summer Eating plan - program email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Biggest Phat Loser-Fitness Contest!!!

Attention: Fitness Reader!!

We have great exciting programs upcoming!!
For more details for our upcoming, Biggest Phat Loser Fitness Contest; 5k Walk/Run Program; Bikini Body Work -Weight Loss Program - checkout my Online Message Board for more details!!!

Dates for these Upcoming Events:
1. Biggest Phat Loser Fitness Contest -starts April 16th
2. 5k Walk/Run Program -starts April 30th
3. Bikini Body Work -Weight Loss Program - starts April 30th

Next Competitive Pre-Contest Bootcamp
Clinic -April 28th (Saturday)

All Competitive Ladies just a reminder
we offer weekly posing reherasl
for more info please email:
nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Attention: Competitive Fitness and Figure -please read carefully on my Online Message Board about competition airbrushing tan bookings and payments/registration.

Easter Weekend!!!

Hello Everyone!!

I wanted to wish everyone, this coming weekend a Happy Easter Weekend!!

Be smart...and remember the key word and goal for this weekend - with all the goodies and food around you is moderation!!

Plus this is a good time to start thinking Active Lifestyle Spring Program.... and planning an active approach to staying active to your fitness goals or to kick start your fitness goals!!

-Please review on my online message board upcoming Spring program we are running soon!

This month Figure: Cheryl Harsch
Future Fitness and Figure Star:

1. What show are you doing this year?
2007 Alberta Provincial Figure Tier 1
2. Who is your Trainer? (and why?)
Tanis Hill introduced me to Martha Lombardo-Grant in February and ever since then I’ve been hooked on her! (Thank you, Tanis!)

Although it has only been a short while since I met Martha, I’m confident that she has the knowledge, years of experience, and definitely the passion in what she does. It’s quite apparent to me that she is a leader, a motivator, a teacher and a person who is not afraid to be straight up with you and will tell you like it is (just what “I” need!).

I typically train on my own, so it can be easy just to “give up” some times, but now, it’s Martha’s voice I hear in my head saying, “Come on girl, just a few more. You can do it!”

3. Bio: Brief history until present date.

I’m 32 years old and have lived in Calgary for over half of my life. I currently work in the administration field and have for over 11 years. Unlike some of these other ladies, I’m not an “athlete” nor have I played many sports; however, the one activity that I’ve enjoyed the most is going to the gym.

In high school, my best friend introduced me to her gym and killed my calves on my first workout…I couldn't’t walk for a week! However, that didn’t stop me. With some well needed guidance, I learned the proper way to train and have loved it ever since. Out of any other “sport” that I’ve attempted, working out at the gym is where I’m most comfortable and confident.

Over the years I’ve learned so much by watching others, reading fitness magazines/books, and working with different trainers; and I look forward to continuing to learn more from this inspirational group of ladies.

4. Achievements: List of Competitions and your Ranking
None…yet!





5. What are goals and outcome you want to gain from competing this year?
My goal is to place in the Top 10 of my class in Tier 1 at Provincials. Although this is my first competition, I would be lying if I said that I didn’t want to win; however, really the “win” for me is taking that first step on stage, and… look like I belong there.

I would also love to gain more exposure—I want to learn more about diet (nutrition) and training at the competition level, as well as on an every day basis to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially as the years are creeping up on me! J

For many years, I’ve “talked” about competing. At first, I thought about (lightweight) bodybuilding; however, I never did have the guts to go through with it. There were also a few times that I set goals to compete—first by this year and then by that year. I even wrote down a goal to compete by age 30 and still no follow through. Finally, at 32, I discovered the determination to compete in a figure competition. And, because I believe in “everything happens for a reason”, I’m learning to let go of whatever excuses I made and know now is the right time for me.

6. Goals: For Future (upcoming year/years).
To place in the Top 10 at Provincials this June, so that I qualify for Tier 2 in 2008; and to be open to any possibilities that may be ahead of me as a result of this experience. My dream would be to share my success stories in a health magazine—Oxygen!

7. What is your favourite exercise?

Anything but legs! I like back exercises—specifically seated row.
8. Describe yourself in one sentence?

Smiley, bubbly, friendly, positive, sensitive, loyal, and organized.

9. What do you do for fun?

Going for walks/hikes, working out, hanging with friends, baking (reality…I love eating the finished products!!)

Attention To all Competitive Ladies Next Competitive Pre-Contest Bootcamp
April 28th (Saturday)
· Time: 10am -12noon
· Location: World Gym
For more info please email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Attention: Competitive Ladies Figure/Fitness Athlete
Karma Schopp (ABBA Figure Athlete, Personal Trainer) is arranging weekly rehearsal/practice with stage presentation and quarter turns, with a group of competitive ladies. If you are interested please email Martha Lombardo-Grant (IFBB Pro Figure) for more details.