Mr. Andrew Bostinto President and Author of the NGA's personal trainer's fitness certification training program has been a professional fitness trainer for over 40+ years. This experience comes from being one of the first in the industry to develop a personal fitness certification training program. Mr. Bostinto's vision 33 years ago was to set the standards for professional's personal fitness trainer by developing a certification program that would provide the industry with a set of rigorous testing standards for its professional, which assure these standards are met and maintained.
Setting high standards in the industry has been the NGA's mission since 1979 and will continue to be by being the leader in the industry and setting examples for drug free athletes. Through the NGA's professionals fitness certification program you will be proficient as, Personal Trainer, Instructor, Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant and Clinical Exercise Specialist.
The NGA's certified professionals are the most sought-after and respected fitness instructors in the world. Known for their inspiration, dedication, and knowledge, they train and educate their clients on safe and effective exercise techniques and motivate them to achieve healthier lifestyles.
Mr. Bostinto's portfolio of clients that he has trained over the years includes:
Al Pacino (received screen credits for Carlito's Way)
Penelope Ann Miller (received screen credits for Carlito's Way)
Annebelle Sciori (Whispers in the Dark)
John Leguisanno (received screen credits for Carlito's Way)
Martin Bregman (Hollywood's famous producer)
Cyndi Lauper
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek, received screen credits for "Safe House")
Regis Philbin (Lifestyles TV show)
Placido Domingo
Morton Downey, Jr.
Ari Meyers (Kate and Allie - TV series)
Experience
1983 - Present
One-on-one executive fitness trainer and nutrition consultant to musicians, film and T.V. stars, directors, producers, corporations, and fitness centers.
1978 - 1983
Queens College - lectured: "Value of Exercise and Nutrition."
1955 - 1978
U.S. Air Force Reserve, Director of Royal Canadian Air Force Fitness Program - tested and evaluated Air Force Pilots.
Published Books And Articles
1994
Chief-author: "The NGA Trainers/Instructors Certification Course."
1989 - Present
Contributing writer regarding bodybuilding, fitness, and health for various magazines.
1988
Co-author: "MENTAL FITNESS - A Pathway to Physical Fitness, Health & Longevity".
Professional Achievements
1979 - Present
National Gym Association (NGA), Founder and President - The NGA is a non-profit organization with a dual mission: to support through education and encouragement the art and science of natural strength training and bodybuilding, and to provide more than adequate anti-drug information to support its slogan: Drug-Free Athletes of America.The NGA's intent is to speak for and further the betterment of its constituency of gym owners. This takes the form of co-op advertising, group product purchasing, newsletters and legislative intervention, etc. In 1991 converted the NGA to sanction only "natural" bodybuilding contests, which are promoted nationally. Also promotes and sanctions qualifying contests for the NGA Professional Natural Division. Promotes, produces, and directs The NGA American International and The NGA United States National Bodybuilding Championships. These events contain top natural amateur bodybuilders as featured in a variety of bodybuilding magazines throughout the United States.
1978 - Present
Appears on a number of local T.V. programs such as Regis Philbin, Geraldo Rivera, Eyewitness News (Channel 7 with Rolanda Watts), Joe Franklin, and Jean Paar discussing physical fitness and bodybuilding in individual and panel formats.
1979 - 1991
Promoted, produced, and directed The Mr./Ms. Metropolis and The NGA Physique Classic Bodybuilding Championships. These events contained the top NYC area amateur bodybuilders and were shown on WCBS "Two on the Town" and CBS "30 Minutes."
1965 - 1979
World Bodybuilding Guild (WBBG) & International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) - judge & representative. Officiated national and international events (i.e., Mr. Olympia 1970-1971), including competitors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.
1977 - 1978
Won Senior Mr. America, Sept. 10, 1977, Madison Square Garden, New York.
