Steve Pilot | |
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Born | (1980-10-09) October 9, 1980 (age 44) Munich, Germany |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Model, Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, Author |
Website | https://www.stevepilotfitness.com/ |
Steve Pilot (born October 9, 1980) is a German model, author, fitness trainer, and vegan nutritionist who is based in Bangkok, Thailand. As a model he has appeared on Muscle and Fitness magazine, Center Stage Magazine and Men's Health. He has been featured in several magazines such as Phanganist, Bangkok101, Yoga Magazine and World Vegan Magazine.
Pilot has worked with celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.
Early life and education
Pilot was born on October 9, 1980, in Munich, Germany. He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering in 2000. Pilot served for two years in the German Special Forces as a paratrooper before returning to school to study for a Master's in Automotive Engineering. Pilot was inspired to adopt a vegan diet after a traveling around the world eating meatless meals and watching the documentary film Earthlings.
He trained in weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, and martial arts (Wing Chun).
Steve holds certifications in CPR/ AED, Precision Nutrition and National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Career
Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Pilot eventually moved to Bangkok, Thailand to start Steve Pilot Fitness, a personal training business. In Thailand, Pilot eventually became one of the Phuket-based gym Unit 27's sponsored athletes. As a model, Pilot has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine, and Center Stage Magazine in 2015 and 2021. He has also appeared in Men's Health. He has also modeled for brands such as Sunnex Jeans and appeared in music videos such as "Don't Say Yes" by Bankk Cash and "Cursed" by Lunatic. Pilot is an ambassador for brands such as Sun Warrior, Finn & Gunnar, and Reebok.
Pilot's fitness and nutrition tips have also been in publications. He has also had feature articles written about him in Yoga Magazine and World Vegan Magazine.
Pilot has worked with Thai based celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.
Vegan activism
Pilot is a vegan nutrition and animal rights activist encouraging plant based diets and a cruelty-free approach to animals. Pilot's fitness regimen is based on vegan and plant-based.
Bibliography
- Pilot, S. (2020). Get Fit Program:Mindset|Nutrition|Fitness. ASIN B08F3PFJ6R
- Pilot, S. (2020). Vegan for Beginners Guide. ASIN B08F3QZCWS
Selected publications
- Pilot, S. (October 2022) "The Body and Mind Connection." Global Vegan Magazine - Issue 3.
- Pilot, S. ( 2021-06-13) "Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness". South China Morning Post.
- Pilot, S. (2021-06-15) "Handstands – their well being and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony". youheal.net.
- Pilot, S. (2021-10-30) "How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet". phanganist.com.
- Pilot, S. (2022-07-07) "The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot". phanganist.com.
References
- ^ "Plant Based Muscles - Meeting Vegan Steve Pilot". Asia Lifestyle Magazine. 2021-01-25. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ Welch, Hailey (7 March 2021). "He Went Vegan, Beat Depression, Became a Trainer. His Secret Move". The Beet. Archived from the original on 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ "Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Bodybuilders Should Go Vegan". PETA Prime. 2021-08-20. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Archived from the original on 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- "Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Building Muscle on a Vegan Diet". PETA Prime. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "Steve Pilot Hanh Trinh 8 Nam En Chay va 20 Nam tap Luyen". Muscle & Fitness Magazine. July 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Bajada, Ian Carlo (Jan–Feb 2021). "Steve Pilot Push Boundaries". Center Stage Magazine. pp. 46–55. Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Bajada, Ian Carlo (September–October 2015). "Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self". Center Stage Magazine. 205.
- ^ Hurly, Adam (2017-12-21). "5 Beard Maintenance Tips Every Man Should Know". Men's Health. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- ^ "How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet". phanganist.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ Bredesen, William (2021-09-19). "PLANT POWER: Bangkok's Vegan Strength Trainer". Bangkok 101. Archived from the original on 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- Raff, Andi (July 2021). "THE HANDSTAND: Advice on healing depression upside down by someone who did it". Yoga Magazine. 219: 20–24.
- ^ "Steve Pilot and the Sport is Upside Down". World Vegan Magazine. 0221: 50–53. February 2021.
- ^ "Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda". New Vision. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- "Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda". New Vision. Archived from the original on 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot". phanganist.com. Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- "An Exclusive Interview with Thailand Based Vegan Celebrity Fitness Coach Steve Pilot". ED Times. 2020-10-05. Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- "Turning a Fitness Consultation into a Long Term Client — My Trending Stories". apple.news. Archived from the original on 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- Audet, Carole (Summer 2021). "Finding Balance: The life journey of Steve Pilot". Canadian Vegan Magazine. 4: 66–70.
- ^ Jackson, Paul (2021-02-28). "Time for a journey to a new you? Steve Pilot points you in the right direction". expatsinbangkok.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- "Campaign '17". Sunnex Jeans. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- "About Us | F&G". finnoggunnar.no. Archived from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- ^ "Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness". South China Morning Post. 2021-06-13. Archived from the original on 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ "Handstands – their wellbeing and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony". youheal.net. 2021-06-15. Archived from the original on 2021-11-08.
- Mayle, William (2021-06-14). "This One Exercise Move Slows Down Aging, Claims Fitness Coach". Eat This Not That. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- "The Body & Mind Connection". Global Vegan Magazine (3): 78–79. October 2022. Archived from the original on 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-05-04.