MISSION

The National Gym Association is the leading natural bodybuilding organization in the US. Its goal is to provide a safe and healthy enviroment for th fitness community. The NGA strives to the best in personal fitness training certification, health & nutrition, and continuing education programs by practicing and teaching the most advance fitness methods. It continually  upholds its belief in serving the fitness community with integrity and is devoted to empowering athletes with the knowledge and the skills to thrive in the fitness industry with confidence.

NGA MEMBERSHIP

The NGA holds multiple fitness competitions through the country. To be able to particpate and benefit from all the NGA has to offer interested athletes must become a member by purchase of a pro or amatuer card. 

NGA CARD REGISTRATION

PRO UNIVERSE GUIDELINES

The NGA Pro Universe competition is where the best of the bestcome to show off all their hard work.

Pro athletes that placed the previous year at the NGA Pro Universe Championships and other NGA Pro shows during the months of October or November are qualified to enter the current NGA Pro Universe, if they did not compete the previous year.

Amateur athlets that qualified to turn Pro in the current year are eligible to compete in this year’s competition. Also, amateur athletes that qualified to enter the NGA Pro Universe the current year. Amateurs that qualified to turn Pro in shows that occurred in October and November the previous year are qualified to enter the competition the current year. 

PRO UNIVERSE REGISTRATION

  • Placing in the top 5 qualifies if there were 10 or more athletes in the class

  • Placing in the top 3 qualifies if there were 5-9 in the class

  • Placing 1st qualified if there were 3-4 in the class. However, if a PRO division is not filled with 3 or more athletes, athletes who are trying to enter the NGA PRO Universe shall not be turned down. 

  • TIER 1

    NON-PRO QUALIFIER:
    All classes are offered. Can include classes such as debut, novice, kids, teens, collegiate, etc.

  • TIER 2

    PRO QUALIFIER: Only the overall winners are eligible to receive their NGA Pro Cards. (There must be a minimum of 5 competitors in that category to make it a PRO qualifier).

  • TIER 3

    PRO QUALIFIER: The winners of each class are eligible to receive their pro cards. However, there must be a minimum of 5 competitors in that class to make it a pro qualifier. If there are less than 5 competitors, the athlete must win the overall.

  • TIER 4

    PRO EVENT: All NGA PRO athletes are qualified to compete with a valid NGA PRO Card. PRO athlete from other organizations that the NGA recognizes are welcome to compete in NGA PRO shows. However, through the NGA Headquarters, athletes from other organizations must submit proof of their PRO status and purchase an NGA Pro Card.

  • TIER 5

    SUPER PRO EVENT (NGA PRO Universe Championships)
    Open to all NGA Pro Athletes that have placed at a TIER IV event in the current year or in another pro organization that the NGA recognizes (proof required).  The following are the guidelines for qualifying for the NGA PRO Universe Championships.

The President of the NGA Andy Bostinto is a real icon and idol to many people in the personal training field and bodybuilding business. Your letter brought back memories of training at your gym Andy. I am honored and delighted to receive this honorary certificate from your organization. I hope I look half as good as you do when I am your age. You are a big idol for a lot of people.

 

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Former Mr. Olympia

I highly recommend the NGA certification course for those who want to maximize their training, health and lifestyle. It is a must for all serious trainers.

Lou Ferrigno Actor, Former Mr. Universe and “The Original Incredible Hulk”

I have known Andy Bostinto for many years. There should be more people in the Physical Fitness profession that are as dedicated. I’m proud to recommend Mr. Bostinto’s knowledge and teachings to anyone.

Jack Lalanne “The Godfather of Fitness”

During the preparation for the film “Carlito’s Way” I received the attention of Andy Bostinto as a personal trainer and diet consultant. He always handled himself with professionalism and displayed a knowledge and love for his subject. Andy is a true professional and I highly recommend him and his organization to all.

Al Pacino Actor

Our sessions, which lasted for 12 weeks began to show quite a change in my upper body in a period of just 3-4 weeks. Spending 1-2 hours in the very best possible company with a man, if anyone knows what they’re doing with bodybuilding, it’s Andy. Whatever I got today, I owe it to Andy and the NGA.

Patrick Stewart Actor

Businessman and Mr. America’s alike have benefited from his knowledge and experience. If you are serious about a career as a personal trainer there’s only one place to go and that’s the NGA.

Regis Philbin Actor
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