Steve Pilot
Born	(1980-10-09) October 9, 1980 (age 43) 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, ^[1] fitness trainer, ^[2] and vegan nutritionist ^{[3] [4] [5]}  who is based in Bangkok, Thailand. As a model he has appeared on Muscle and Fitness magazine, ^[6] Center Stage Magazine ^{[7] [8]} and Men’s Health. ^[9] He has been featured in several magazines such as Phanganist, ^[10] Bangkok101, ^[11] Yoga Magazine ^[12] and World Vegan Magazine. ^[13]

Pilot has worked with celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane. ^[14]

Early life and education

Pilot was born on October 9, 1980, in Munich, Germany. ^[14]  He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering in 2000. ^[14] 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. ^[14] Pilot was inspired to adopt a vegan diet after a traveling around the world eating meatless meals and watching the documentary film Earthlings. ^[2]

He trained in weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, and martial arts ( Wing Chun). ^{[1] [15] [16]}

Steve holds certifications in CPR/ AED, Precision Nutrition and National Academy of Sports Medicine. ^{[1] [17]}

Career

Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Pilot eventually moved to Bangkok, Thailand to start Steve Pilot Fitness, a personal training business. ^{[11] [1] [18]} In Thailand, Pilot eventually became one of the Phuket-based gym Unit 27’s sponsored athletes. ^[19] As a model, Pilot has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine, ^{[6] [14] [20]} and Center Stage Magazine in 2015 and 2021. ^{[7] [8]} He has also appeared in Men’s Health. ^{[14] [9]} He has also modeled for brands such as Sunnex Jeans ^[21] and appeared in music videos such as “Don’t Say Yes” by Bankk Cash and “Cursed” by Lunatic. ^[14] Pilot is an ambassador for brands such as Sun Warrior, ^[22] Finn & Gunnar, ^[23] and Reebok. ^{[1] [20]}

Pilot’s fitness ^{[24] [25] [26]} and nutrition tips have also been in publications. ^{[10] [11]} He has also had feature articles written about him in Yoga Magazine and World Vegan Magazine. ^[13]

Pilot has worked with Thai based celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane. ^[14]

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. ^{[2] [3] [11]}

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. ^[27]
• Pilot, S. ( 2021-06-13) "Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness". South China Morning Post. ^[24]
• Pilot, S. (2021-06-15) "Handstands – their well being and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony". youheal.net. ^[25]
• Pilot, S. (2021-10-30) "How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet". phanganist.com. ^[10]
• Pilot, S. (2022-07-07) "The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot". phanganist.com. ^[16]

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