The National Gym Association (NGA), founded in 1979, is a
501(3)(c) non-profit organization in the USA 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.
The NGA was founded by Andrew Bostinto a former Pro. Mr. America (Masters). Bostinto has personally trained with individuals who have won the most prestigious
bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is the use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's muscles (muscle building) by muscle hypertrophy for aesthetic purposes. It is distinct from similar activities such as powerlifting because it focuses ...
awards, including the former
Mr. Olympia and
Mr. Universe and Governor of California
Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the former Mr. Universe and the original "Incredible Hulk",
Lou Ferrigno
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.
The NGA board of directors and faculty staff include medical directors, PhDs, Masters in Medical Biology and Nutrition, personal trainer, and current bodybuilding champions.
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National Gym Association
Bodybuilding organizations
Sports organizations established in 1979