Cover: IPL Women’s Athletic Competitor, Katy Stanton
Photo By Ben Yosef
Images from Katy’s photo shoot the day after the 2022 IPL West Coast Pro/Am in Sacramento on October 29th. At that contest Katy placed 1st in Women’s Athletic Novice and 4th in Women’s Athletic Open. Katy has been on an incredibly inspirational journey which is the cover story for this issue.
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INSPIRE Magazine – Embracing Body Positivity & Diversity In The Fitness Industry
This shift is not just a passing trend but a cultural revolution, driven by a growing recognition of the beauty and strength inherent in diversity. Embracing body positivity in the fitness industry isn’t just about changing perceptions. It’s about changing lives.
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INSPIRE Magazine – Rhonda Flagstad’s Journey From Devastating Motorcycle Accident Back To The Stage
“One perspective was changing my mindset from, ‘I have to go to the gym.’ to ‘I GET to go to the gym today!’ I feel fortunate that my injuries healed and that I can still compete.”