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]

Steve Pilot
Born (1980-10-09) October 9, 1980 (age 44)
Munich, Germany
NationalityGerman
Occupation(s)Model, Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, Author
Websitehttps://www.stevepilotfitness.com/

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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Selected publications

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  • 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "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.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Archived from the original on 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ a b "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.
  7. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ a b Bajada, Ian Carlo (September–October 2015). "Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self". Center Stage Magazine. 205.
  9. ^ a b 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.
  10. ^ a b c "How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet". phanganist.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  11. ^ a b c d 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.
  12. ^ Raff, Andi (July 2021). "THE HANDSTAND: Advice on healing depression upside down by someone who did it". Yoga Magazine. 219: 20–24.
  13. ^ a b "Steve Pilot and the Sport is Upside Down". World Vegan Magazine. 0221: 50–53. February 2021.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h "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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ a b "The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot". phanganist.com. Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ Audet, Carole (Summer 2021). "Finding Balance: The life journey of Steve Pilot". Canadian Vegan Magazine. 4: 66–70.
  20. ^ a b 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.
  21. ^ "Campaign '17". Sunnex Jeans. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  22. ^ "Steve Pilot". Sunwarrior. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  23. ^ "About Us | F&G". finnoggunnar.no. Archived from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  24. ^ a b "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.
  25. ^ a b "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.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ "The Body & Mind Connection". Global Vegan Magazine (3): 78–79. October 2022. Archived from the original on 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-05-04.