The International Physique League (IPL) is an extension of parent company MiBoLife/MiBoLife Publishing. Founded in 2015 by Ben Yosef, the IPL is now celebrating 11 years of promoting fully drug-tested, natural physique competitions across the United States.
Since its inception, the league has hosted more than 90 events and currently operates in Arizona, California, Virginia, Alaska, and Connecticut. The IPL continues to expand and welcomes qualified promoters who align with the league’s standards and vision to bring competitions to additional cities and states.
The IPL offers 10 Pro Qualifying divisions of competition, including:
  1. Bodybuilding
  2. Figure
  3. Bikini Model
  4. Bikini
  5. Shape
  6. Fitness Angels
  7. Athletic
  8. Sports Model
  9. Swimsuit Model
  10. Evening Gown
The league also offers Exhibition Divisions, which do not have a professional level. These divisions include:
  1. Bikini Mammas
  2. Inspiration and Transformation
  3. Kids Fitness
However, the IPL is more than a contest organization.
As part of MiBoLife Publishing, the league operates eight active magazine publications dedicated to promoting our athletes and the healthy, active, drug-free lifestyle. The stage is only the beginning. Athletes move from competition to professional photo shoots, interviews, feature articles, and cover opportunities within a fully integrated media platform.
In 2023, the IPL launched two major media initiatives: “The Real IPL,” the league’s reality series, and IPL PRESS PASS, live-streamed press conferences featuring professional athletes during contest weekends.
In 2024, the league expanded its media footprint further with the launch of The IPL Podcast, available in both video and audio formats. In 2026 the IPL Podcast was upgraded and relaunched, now returning as “Studio Sessions.
Our mission is not simply to host physique competitions. It is to provide inspiration beyond the stage. We believe athlete journeys must be explored long before competition day and the conversation must continue long after the curtain has closed.
The IPL is a drug-tested competitive system supported by publishing, video production, and leadership visibility. More than a league, it is an established, 11-year media-driven ecosystem built to elevate natural athletes.