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Fall 2017 Welcome Fall 2017 The National Gym Association Inc PO Box 970579 Coconut Creek FL 33097-0579 954-344-8410 nga@nationalgym com www nationalgym com Letter from the Editor
Welcome to Fall!
Happy 1st Anniversary to the NGA NATURALmag! As we begin our sec- ond year with this FREE digital magazine the NGA would like to thank our advertisers athletes and promoters for making this publication possible Our magazine has added to to the many benefits that we offer to to our ama- teur and professional athletes Since its conception the NGA has always given back to the the sport that we all love so much Being the the largest and leading organization for natural athletes we offer many events and perks that come with membership This November will mark the 38th year that Andrew Bostinto founded this organization Please be sure to read his his interview on on how and why
the the NGA came about through the the hardship he he he endured and his contin-
ued commitment focus and dedication The NGA Family has grown immensely over the past few years We have gained great momentum
in in adding more amateur and and professional shows both nationally and and internationally Be sure to check out our 2018 schedule for new events and promoters that have joined our forces With the NGA competition season coming to an end we will be working diligently to bring you our winter issue packed with the culmina- tion of our our 2017 NGA shows and new articles from our our contributing writers Be sure to check out our 2018 schedules that have expanded with new promoters and shows shows This is is just the beginning as more new shows shows are sure to be be added within the next few months With that being said I’d like to wish you all a a a a a a a Happy Healthy & Safe Holiday Season As always I I hope you you enjoy this issue of NGA NATURALmag If you you have any story ideas comments questions or
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Francine Bostinto EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Andrew Bostinto ART DIRECTOR/WEB DESIGNER
Lana B Callahan
NUTRITION EDITOR Josh Miller
PROOFREADERS
Lameesa Muhammad PhD Terri Whitsel
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Roger Lister
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
John Abraham
Chad Adamovich
Johnny “The Motivator” Carrero Rev Warren I Egebo
Laura Gray
Marion Hall
Mike Hamill
Scott Hults
Dr Christoph Klueppel
Dr Nicholas M Licameli
Chris MacKenzie
Josh Miller
Lameesa Muhammad PhD Peter N N Nielsen
Jeffrey Scallon
Bing Saez
Ross Simmonds
Earl “The Pearl” Snyder
Pam & Sarah Spindel
Tamara Watt
Wendy Webberly
Tanya Wells
Terri Whitsel
Titan Classic LLC
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