National Gym Association (NGA)
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National Gym Association (NGA) , founded in 1979, is a 501(3)(c) Non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of all-natural bodybuilding
and providing high-quality certified professional fitness training programs. In fulfilling its purpose, the NGA promotes and sanctions "all natural" or "drug free" professional, amateur, and figure competitors with over 50 contests throughout the United States of America.
The NGA was founded by Andy Bostinto, a former Pro Mr. America (Masters). Mr. Bostinto has personally trained with individuals that have won the most prestigious bodybuilding
awards, including former Mr. Olympia
& Mr. Universe
and Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger
, as well as former Mr. Universe
and the original "Incredible Hulk" Lou Ferrigno
.
The NGA board of directors and faculty staff include Medical Directors, PhD’s, Masters in Medical Biology and Nutrition, Personal Trainers, and current Bodybuilding
champions.
Natural bodybuilding
Natural bodybuilding is the practice or participation in bodybuilding competition without the use of banned substances .- Professional class :Natural Bodybuilding has many organizations with...
and providing high-quality certified professional fitness training programs. In fulfilling its purpose, the NGA promotes and sanctions "all natural" or "drug free" professional, amateur, and figure competitors with over 50 contests throughout the United States of America.
The NGA was founded by Andy Bostinto, a former Pro Mr. America (Masters). Mr. Bostinto has personally trained with individuals that have won the most prestigious bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
awards, including former Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
& Mr. Universe
Mr. Universe
Mr. Universe may refer to:In bodybuilding:* AAU Mr. Universe, a bodybuilding contest organised by the American Amateur Athletic Union* NABBA Mr. Universe, a competition at the Universe Championships annual bodybuilding event* IFBB Mr...
and Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
, as well as former Mr. Universe
Mr. Universe
Mr. Universe may refer to:In bodybuilding:* AAU Mr. Universe, a bodybuilding contest organised by the American Amateur Athletic Union* NABBA Mr. Universe, a competition at the Universe Championships annual bodybuilding event* IFBB Mr...
and the original "Incredible Hulk" Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno
Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron...
.
The NGA board of directors and faculty staff include Medical Directors, PhD’s, Masters in Medical Biology and Nutrition, Personal Trainers, and current Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
champions.