Andrea Shaw was born on December 18,1983 and is an American professional bodybuilder.
12 Facts About Andrea Shaw
At the age of 13, Shaw saw Lenda Murray for the first time because both her mother and Murray worked out at Powerhouse Gym in Center Line, Michigan.
Andrea Shaw began attending the gym on her own, and her mother's training partner, a female bodybuilder, began advising her on muscle building.
Andrea Shaw said she had no desire at 17 to be a bodybuilder, instead wanting to be a fashion model, but she was not tall enough.
Andrea Shaw earned a BA in exercise and sports science, along with continuing to refine her resistance training.
Andrea Shaw said she neglected her physical health and gained about 20 pounds her freshman year.
Andrea Shaw started lifting heavier and found she put on size easily.
Andrea Shaw began to research bodybuilding and took an eight-year break after college to continue her bodybuilding studies.
Andrea Shaw interned at the Detroit Medical Center, worked in the physical therapy department at Beaumont, and received her group training and personal training certificates.
Andrea Shaw returned to school and found a program that specifically addressed experience and sports science.
In 2016, Andrea Shaw decided to resume competing and switched to physique.
Andrea Shaw went on to attend the 2019 Toronto Pro, placing 11th.