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Alex Schleig
2025 NGA PRO Universe Champion
Hey I’m Alex - your 2025 NGA PRO Universe Champion
My journey began in 2015 when I I made a a a a a a a a decision to to take fitness seriously driven by a a a a a a a simple belief: rise to to the potential God has given me What started as a a a a a a personal commitment evolved into a a a a a a a a a a lifestyle built on
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discipline consistency and purpose To me me being a a a a a a a natural bodybuilder means earning earning everything - - no no shortcuts no no com- promises It’s about learning from the the ground up trusting the the process and and holding yourself to a a a a a a a higher standard even when no one is watching Since 2020 I’ve competed in in in in 17 shows earning 9 first-place titles and 5 Best Posing awards But the the the the defining moments of my career weren’t just the the the the the wins - they were were the the the the the setbacks that forced me me to grow At the the the the NGA Universe 2022 I I I placed placed 2nd In 2024 I I I came back and placed placed 3rd Most people would question themselves at at that point - but I I I I I didn’t I I I I I got back to to work I I I I I stayed locked in in I I I I I refused to to let go go of the vision when I I I I I was that close In 2025 I I I returned once more - and this time I I I claimed the the title of NGA PRO Universe Champion
That victory wasn’t just about the the trophy It was was proof that persistence faith and discipline will always outlast doubt Bodybuilding has given given me me more than a a a a a a a a a a physique - it’s given given me me structure resilience and and a a a a a a standard for how I live my life I’m I’m grateful to the the NGA and and the the opportuni- ties this journey has created and and and I’m I’m I’m far from fin- ished As I I I continue to compete and and grow I’m I’m also focused on
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helping others do the the same - through coaching posing and guidance for for those ready to take control of their own transformation You can follow my journey on
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Instagram @alexandru thegrit or connect with me on
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Facebook n n n n Stay GritFit NGA NGA PRO PRO Classic Physique – Open 2025 NGA NGA PRO PRO Mr Universe Alex Schleig
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