New IPL Men’s Athletic Pro & Top Transformation Winner Johnny Mattern Lands Cover of INSPIRE Magazine
INSPIRE Magazine Summer 2024 Cover
Make change in your life by taking action. Pray to God and always be grateful. Your faith will help you overcome all obstacles. Remove all bad habits, even if it’s just one at a time. Your quality of life will greatly increase, and you will live with a sense of purpose. Be determined and strive for your goals. Everything that the IPL has done to acknowledge my dedication is on a new level of notoriety. Thank you so much!
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INSPIRE Magazine Cover Story: Johnny Mattern Lost 80 Pounds, Earned Top Transformation Award & Became An IPL Pro
“When I saw 230lbs on the scale, that was the eye opener for me. I looked in the mirror and I told myself, ‘I need to fix this.’ I didn’t want to be a statistic…”

ATHLETIC Magazine: New IPL Men’s Athletic Pro Johnny Mattern
“…1st place and earning the Pro Card in Open was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life. I’ve never gotten a 1st place win in anything I’ve ever competed in since I was a kid…”

New IPL Men’s Athletic Pro & Top Transformation Winner Johnny Mattern Lands Cover of INSPIRE Magazine
“Make change in your life by taking action. Pray to God and always be grateful. Your faith will help you overcome all obstacles. Remove all bad habits, even if it’s just one at a time. Your quality of life will greatly increase, and you will live with a sense of purpose. Be determined and strive for your goals. Everything that the IPL has done to acknowledge my dedication is on a new level of notoriety. Thank you so much!”
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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.”

INSPIRE Magazine: Nature Heals – Ecotherapy For Mental Wellness
…as urbanization and technological advancements have increasingly disconnected us from the natural world, the need to reintegrate nature into our lives for holistic well-being has become paramount.

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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IPL Pro Champion Rob Meindl Lands Cover Of ATHLETIC Magazine!
“I am truly honored to be on the cover of ATHLETIC Magazine! I am surprised as well! When I set out to compete, I just wanted to earn a Pro Card. This is all very flattering and humbling. It also inspires me to work even harder!”

ATHLETIC Magazine Winter 2022/2023 Issue
Cover: IPL Bodybuilding, Athletic, Sports Model & Beach Body Pro, Elijah Williams

New IPL Masters Pro Darren Daignault Lands Cover of ATHLETIC Magazine!
“I am overwhelmed and grateful for the opportunity to be featured on this cover. This is a humbling experience that took grit, consistency and faith. Age should not be holding you back.”
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Inspire Magazine! New From the IPL!
This is the seventh magazine from MiBoLife Publishing & the International Physique League! Inspire is dedicated to highlighting individuals who have overcome life changes such as disease, illness, cancer, trauma, and many other health disorders as well as major weight loss.

INSPIRE Magazine – Ed Harden – From Army PTSD To A Healthy Lifestyle & 160lb Weight Loss
“I hope that one day I can use the knowledge that I have gained to help other people, especially fellow veterans or diabetics to learn a better lifestyle…”

New IPL Pro & Top Transformation Winner Tina Campbell Lands Cover Of INSPIRE Magazine
“When life knocked me to my knees, I learned that’s the perfect place to pray. After my son’s accident, I felt broken like there was nothing left of me. But through my faith, I found fire. Bodybuilding became my therapy. I stepped on that stage not for a trophy, but as proof that no matter how dark it gets, there’s always a light if you don’t stop fighting. Pain can become your power.”
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INSPIRE Magazine – COVER STORY – New Mom & IPL Athlete Katy Stanton On Managing Anxiety & Mental Health
“…at 26, after the worst depressive state I had ever experienced, I realized if I did not get serious help, I would not live to see 27.”

INSPIRE Magazine Cover Story – New IPL Pro Patrick Curtis – Perseverance, Faith, Love
“My story is a living testament to the fact that love and faith can change the very air we breathe. And I am grateful to have found both in abundance.”

INSPIRE Magazine: Six Foods That Boost Your Immune System
Maintaining a robust immune system is crucial for overall health and well-being…While lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, and stress management play significant roles, our diet also plays a pivotal role in supporting immune function.