Steve Pilot

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

Steve Pilot
BornOctober 9, 1980
NationalityGerman
OccupationModel, Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, Author
Websitehttps://www.stevepilotfitness.com/

Pilot has worked with celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.[13]

Early life and education

Pilot was born on October 9, 1980 in Munich, Germany.[13]  He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering in 2000.[13] 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.[13] 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 eventually earned a degree in sports science and became a certified nutritionist.[1]

Career

Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Pilot eventually moved to Bangkok, Thailand to start Steve Pilot Fitness, a personal training business.[10][1][14] In Thailand, Pilot eventually became one of the Phuket-based gym Unit 27’s sponsored athletes.[15] As a model, Pilot has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine,[5][13][16] and Center Stage Magazine in 2015 and 2021.[6][7] He has also appeared in Men’s Health.[13][8] He has also modeled for brands such as Sunnex Jeans[17] and appeared in music videos such as “Don’t Say Yes” by Bankk Cash and “Cursed” by Lunatic.[13] Pilot is an ambassador for brands such as Sun Warrior,[18] Finn & Gunnar,[19] and Reebok.[1][16]

Pilot’s fitness tips have been featured in publications such as the South China Morning Post, YouHeal.net, and Eat This, Not That!.[20][21][22] His nutrition tips have also been in publications such as Phanganist and Bangkok101.[9][10] He has also had feature articles written about him in Yoga Magazine and World Vegan Magazine.[12]

Pilot has worked with Thai based celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.[13]

Vegan Activism

Pilot is a vegan activist and supporter of animal rights despite not having been vegan initially. He was motivated by the torment animals face and advocates for healthy foods as well as cruelty free products. Having experienced depression, weight gain and inability to manage his body shape as a result of consuming meat products, he turned vegan.[2]

Bibliography
  • Pilot, S. (2020). Get Fit Program:Mindset|Nutrition|Fitness. ASIN B08F3PFJ6R
  • Pilot, S. (2020). Vegan for Beginners Guide. ASIN B08F3QZCWS

References
  1. "Plant Based Muscles - Meeting Vegan Steve Pilot". Asia Lifestyle Magazine. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Welch, Hailey. "He Went Vegan, Beat Depression, Became a Trainer. His Secret Move". The Beet. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  3. PETA (2021-08-20). "Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Bodybuilders Should Go Vegan". PETA Prime. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  4. "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. "Steve Pilot Hanh Trinh 8 Nam En Chay va 20 Nam tap Luyen". Muscle & Fitness Magazine. July 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  6. Bajada, Ian Carlo (Jan–Feb 2021). "Steve Pilot Push Boundaries". Center Stage Magazine. pp. 46–55. Retrieved 2021-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Bajada, Ian Carlo (September–October 2015). "Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self". Center Stage Magazine. 205.
  8. Hurly, Adam (2017-12-21). "5 Beard Maintenance Tips Every Man Should Know". Men's Health. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  9. "How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet". phanganist.com. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  10. Bredesen, William (2021-09-19). "PLANT POWER: Bangkok's Vegan Strength Trainer". Bangkok 101. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  11. Raff, Andi (July 2021). "THE HANDSTAND: Advice on healing depression upside down by someone who did it". Yoga Magazine. 219: Pages 20–24.
  12. "Steve Pilot and the Sport is Upside Down". World Vegan Magazine. 0221: Pages 50–53. February 2021.
  13. "Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda". New Vision. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  14. "Turning a Fitness Consultation into a Long Term Client — My Trending Stories". apple.news. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  15. Audet, Carole (Summer 2021). "Finding Balance: The life journey of Steve Pilot". Canadian Vegan Magazine. 4: Pages 66–70.
  16. Jackson, Paul (2021-02-28). "Time for a journey to a new you? Steve Pilot points you in the right direction | What's on in Bangkok | Schools for Expats | Living in Thailand". expatsinbangkok.com. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  17. Jeans, Sunnex. "Campaign '17". Sunnex Jeans. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  18. "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  19. "ABOUT US | F&G | Style Your Hair With Nordic Care". finnoggunnar.no. Retrieved 2021-11-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. "Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness". South China Morning Post. 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  21. "Handstands – their wellbeing and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony". youheal.net. 2021-06-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. Mayle, William; 2021 (2021-06-14). "This One Exercise Move Slows Down Aging, Claims Fitness Coach". Eat This Not That. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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