The National Gym Association (NGA) is one of the most recognizable Training and Athletic Associations in the world. The NGA is a 501 (3) (c) NON-FOR-PROFIT organization that dedicates all resources and experience to the athlete and to teaching and training individuals to become the most professional certified personal fitness trainers in the world.
The National Gym Association has over 40 years experience and has trained and certified thousands of personal fitness trainers. These professional trainers have been involved in every facet of the body building and fitness training business. Our members have won countless body building contests, trained thousands of athletes, and have worked with some of the most famous recognizable people in the world today. Becoming a certified professional personal fitness trainer is a great profession that has excellent benefits and is one of the most respected professions today. Whether you are looking to work for a local gym or go into business for yourself, becoming a professional personal fitness trainer offers unlimited growth opportunities and can open many doors for your personal life and business career.
If you are a body builder and are looking to get involved in amateur or professional competitions, the NGA is the only organization that promotes “all natural” competition and has 22 current events and affiliates nationwide. Our Non-For-Profit status allows us to utilize all the resources w e have to promote competitions and dedicate healthy living standards throughout the United States. With over 1,000 body building members, the NGA is the premier choice. Becoming a member of the NGA is considered an excellent career move and contributes to the betterment of “drug free” body building competitions.
The NGA was founded by Andy Bostinto over 30 years ago. Andy is one of the most recognizable names in the body building and professional fitness training world. He has personally trained individuals that have won the most prestigious body building awards in the world such as former Mr. Universe and current Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has also trained the former Mr. Universe and the original “Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno. In fact, Andy himself is a former Mr. Universe. The NGA comprises of a board of directors and faculty staff that include Medical Directors, PhD’s, Masters in Medical Biology and Nutrition, Personal Trainers, Current Body Building Champions and many more. All are dedicated to the betterment of all- natural, drug free body building and providing world class certified professional fitness training programs.