Steve Pilot Explained

Steve Pilot
Birth Date: October 9, 1980
Birth Place:Munich, Germany
Nationality:German
Occupation:Model, Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, Author
Website:https://www.stevepilotfitness.com/

Steve Pilot (born October 9, 1980) is a German model, author,[1] fitness trainer, and vegan nutritionist[2] [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. He has been featured in several magazines such as Phanganist,[8] Bangkok101,[9] Yoga Magazine[10] and World Vegan Magazine.[11]

Pilot has worked with celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.[12]

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.[13]

He trained in weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, and martial arts (Wing Chun).[14] [15]

Steve holds certifications in CPR/ AED, Precision Nutrition and National Academy of Sports Medicine.[16]

Career

Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Pilot eventually moved to Bangkok, Thailand to start Steve Pilot Fitness, a personal training business.[17] In Thailand, Pilot eventually became one of the Phuket-based gym Unit 27’s sponsored athletes.[18] As a model, Pilot has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine,[19] and Center Stage Magazine in 2015 and 2021. He has also appeared in Men’s Health.[20] 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. Pilot is an ambassador for brands such as Sun Warrior,[22] Finn & Gunnar,[23] and Reebok.

Pilot’s fitness[24] [25] [26] 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

Selected publications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-01-25 . Plant Based Muscles - Meeting Vegan Steve Pilot . 2021-10-30 . Asia Lifestyle Magazine . en-GB . 2021-10-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211008113448/https://www.asialifestylemagazine.com/plant-based-muscles-meeting-vegan-steve-pilot/ . live .
  2. Web site: 2021-08-20. Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Bodybuilders Should Go Vegan. 2021-10-29. PETA Prime. en-US. 2021-10-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008112014/https://prime.peta.org/2021/08/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-bodybuilders-and-athletes-should-go-vegan/. live.
  3. Web site: Steve Pilot. 2021-10-29. Sunwarrior. en. 2024-05-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20240504053730/https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot. live.
  4. Web site: 2022-07-08 . Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Building Muscle on a Vegan Diet . 2022-10-31 . PETA Prime . en-US . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031061804/https://prime.peta.org/news/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-how-to-build-muscle-on-a-vegan-diet/ . live .
  5. Web site: July 2018. Steve Pilot Hanh Trinh 8 Nam En Chay va 20 Nam tap Luyen. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029024723/https://www.muscleandfitness.com/search/?search=steve+pilot. 2021-10-29. 2021-10-29. Muscle & Fitness Magazine. en.
  6. Web site: Bajada. Ian Carlo. Jan–Feb 2021. Steve Pilot Push Boundaries. 2021-10-29. Center Stage Magazine. 46–55. en. 2021-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009010245/https://issuu.com/centerstagemagazine/docs/jan-feb_2021_health_strength__steve_pilot_. live.
  7. Bajada. Ian Carlo. September–October 2015. Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self. Center Stage Magazine. 205.
  8. Web site: How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet. 2021-10-30. phanganist.com. en. 2021-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020014739/https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-healthy-article/how-lose-weight-plant-based-vegan-diet. live.
  9. Web site: Bredesen. William. 2021-09-19. PLANT POWER: Bangkok's Vegan Strength Trainer. 2021-10-30. Bangkok 101. en-US. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025130944/https://www.bangkok101.com/plant-power-bangkoks-vegan-strength-trainer/. live.
  10. Raff. Andi. July 2021. THE HANDSTAND: Advice on healing depression upside down by someone who did it. Yoga Magazine. 219. 20–24.
  11. February 2021. Steve Pilot and the Sport is Upside Down. World Vegan Magazine. 0221. 50–53.
  12. Web site: Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda. 2021-10-29. New Vision. en. 2021-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029024723/https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707. live.
  13. Web site: Welch. Hailey. He Went Vegan, Beat Depression, Became a Trainer. His Secret Move. 2021-10-30. The Beet.. 7 March 2021. en. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025235143/https://thebeet.com/he-beat-depression-became-a-trainer-his-vegan-diet-secret-move-to-destress/. live.
  14. Web site: Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda . 2022-10-31 . New Vision . en . 2023-09-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925062214/https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707 . live .
  15. Web site: The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot . 2022-10-31 . phanganist.com . en . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031062911/https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-fitness-healthy-article/secret-4-fit-method-steve-pilot . live .
  16. Web site: 2020-10-05 . An Exclusive Interview with Thailand Based Vegan Celebrity Fitness Coach Steve Pilot . 2022-10-31 . ED Times . en-US . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031061758/https://edtimes.in/an-exclusive-interview-with-thailand-based-vegan-celebrity-fitness-coach-steve-pilot/ . live .
  17. Web site: Turning a Fitness Consultation into a Long Term Client — My Trending Stories. 2021-10-30. apple.news. 2021-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030100231/https://apple.news/AsMeAAUG4TV6PVsGXuls6Lw. live.
  18. Audet. Carole. Summer 2021. Finding Balance: The life journey of Steve Pilot. Canadian Vegan Magazine. 4. 66–70.
  19. Web site: Jackson. Paul. 2021-02-28. Time for a journey to a new you? Steve Pilot points you in the right direction. 2021-11-02. expatsinbangkok.com. en. 2021-10-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008111955/https://expatsinbangkok.com/how-to-guides-for-bangkok-and-living-in-thailand/time-for-a-journey-to-a-new-you-steve-pilot-points-you-in-the-right-direction.html. live.
  20. Web site: Hurly. Adam. 2017-12-21. 5 Beard Maintenance Tips Every Man Should Know. 2021-11-02. Men's Health. en-US. 2021-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023145518/https://www.menshealth.com/style/a19545661/5-beard-maintenance-tips/. live.
  21. Web site: Campaign '17. 2021-11-02. Sunnex Jeans. en-US. 2021-10-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008112017/https://www.sunnexjeans.com/campaign-17/. live.
  22. Web site: Steve Pilot. 2021-11-02. Sunwarrior. en. 2021-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029030233/https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot. live.
  23. Web site: About Us F&G. 2021-11-02. finnoggunnar.no. en-US. 2021-11-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20211102101650/https://www.finnoggunnar.no/about-us/. live.
  24. Web site: 2021-06-13. Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness. 2021-11-08. South China Morning Post. en. 2021-11-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211108100235/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3136969/handstands-their-health-and-fitness-benefits-you-improved. live.
  25. Web site: 2021-06-15 . Handstands – their wellbeing and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony . https://web.archive.org/web/20211108100237/https://www.youheal.net/2021/06/15/handstands-their-wellbeing-and-wellness-benefits-for-you-from-improved-center-solidarity-to-inward-harmony/ . 2021-11-08 . youheal.net.
  26. Web site: Mayle. William. 2021-06-14. This One Exercise Move Slows Down Aging, Claims Fitness Coach. 2021-11-08. Eat This Not That. en. 2021-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020174737/https://www.eatthis.com/this-one-exercise-move-slows-down-aging-claims-fitness-coach/. live.
  27. October 2022 . The Body & Mind Connection . Global Vegan Magazine . 3 . 78–79 . 2024-05-04 . 2024-04-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405082811/https://issuu.com/stevepilot/docs/steve_pilot_cvm_2022.pptx . live .