Steve Pilot
{{Short description|German model, author, fitness trainer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Steve Pilot
| image = Steve Pilot.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|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,{{Cite web |date=2021-01-25 |title=Plant Based Muscles - Meeting Vegan Steve Pilot |url=https://www.asialifestylemagazine.com/plant-based-muscles-meeting-vegan-steve-pilot/ |access-date=2021-10-30 |website=Asia Lifestyle Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=2021-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008113448/https://www.asialifestylemagazine.com/plant-based-muscles-meeting-vegan-steve-pilot/ |url-status=live }} fitness trainer, and vegan nutritionist{{Cite web|date=2021-08-20|title=Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Bodybuilders Should Go Vegan|url=https://prime.peta.org/2021/08/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-bodybuilders-and-athletes-should-go-vegan/|access-date=2021-10-29|website=PETA Prime|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008112014/https://prime.peta.org/2021/08/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-bodybuilders-and-athletes-should-go-vegan/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Steve Pilot|url=https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Sunwarrior|language=en|archive-date=2024-05-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504053730/https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-08 |title=Fitness Trainer Steve Pilot: Building Muscle on a Vegan Diet |url=https://prime.peta.org/news/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-how-to-build-muscle-on-a-vegan-diet/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=PETA Prime |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031061804/https://prime.peta.org/news/fitness-trainer-steve-pilot-how-to-build-muscle-on-a-vegan-diet/ |url-status=live }} who is based in Bangkok, Thailand. As a model he has appeared on Muscle and Fitness magazine,{{Cite web|last=|date=July 2018|title=Steve Pilot Hanh Trinh 8 Nam En Chay va 20 Nam tap Luyen|url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/search/?search=steve+pilot|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029024723/https://www.muscleandfitness.com/search/?search=steve+pilot|archive-date=2021-10-29|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Muscle & Fitness Magazine|language=en}} Center Stage Magazine{{Cite web|last=Bajada|first=Ian Carlo|date=Jan–Feb 2021|title=Steve Pilot Push Boundaries|url=https://issuu.com/centerstagemagazine/docs/jan-feb_2021_health_strength__steve_pilot_|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Center Stage Magazine|pages=46–55|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009010245/https://issuu.com/centerstagemagazine/docs/jan-feb_2021_health_strength__steve_pilot_|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|last=Bajada|first=Ian Carlo|date=September–October 2015|title=Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self|journal=Center Stage Magazine|volume=205}} and Men's Health. He has been featured in several magazines such as Phanganist,{{Cite web|title=How to Lose Weight on a Plant Based Vegan Diet|url=https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-healthy-article/how-lose-weight-plant-based-vegan-diet|access-date=2021-10-30|website=phanganist.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020014739/https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-healthy-article/how-lose-weight-plant-based-vegan-diet|url-status=live}} Bangkok101,{{Cite web|last=Bredesen|first=William|date=2021-09-19|title=PLANT POWER: Bangkok's Vegan Strength Trainer|url=https://www.bangkok101.com/plant-power-bangkoks-vegan-strength-trainer/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Bangkok 101|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025130944/https://www.bangkok101.com/plant-power-bangkoks-vegan-strength-trainer/|url-status=live}} Yoga Magazine{{Cite journal|last=Raff|first=Andi|date=July 2021|title=THE HANDSTAND: Advice on healing depression upside down by someone who did it|journal=Yoga Magazine|volume=219|pages=20–24}} and World Vegan Magazine.{{Cite journal|date=February 2021|title=Steve Pilot and the Sport is Upside Down|journal=World Vegan Magazine|volume=0221|pages=50–53}}
Pilot has worked with celebrities such as Araya A. Hargate, Shannon Wiratchai, and Lydia Sarunrat Deane.{{Cite web|title=Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707|access-date=2021-10-29|website=New Vision|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029024723/https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707|url-status=live}}
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.{{Cite web|last=Welch|first=Hailey|title=He Went Vegan, Beat Depression, Became a Trainer. His Secret Move|url=https://thebeet.com/he-beat-depression-became-a-trainer-his-vegan-diet-secret-move-to-destress/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=The Beet.|date=7 March 2021|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025235143/https://thebeet.com/he-beat-depression-became-a-trainer-his-vegan-diet-secret-move-to-destress/|url-status=live}}
He trained in weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, and martial arts (Wing Chun).{{Cite web |title=Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707 |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=New Vision |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925062214/https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=The Secret 4-Fit Method by Steve Pilot |url=https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-fitness-healthy-article/secret-4-fit-method-steve-pilot |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=phanganist.com |language=en |archive-date=2022-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031062911/https://phanganist.com/koh-phangan-fitness-healthy-article/secret-4-fit-method-steve-pilot |url-status=live }}
Steve holds certifications in CPR/ AED, Precision Nutrition and National Academy of Sports Medicine.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-05 |title=An Exclusive Interview with Thailand Based Vegan Celebrity Fitness Coach Steve Pilot |url=https://edtimes.in/an-exclusive-interview-with-thailand-based-vegan-celebrity-fitness-coach-steve-pilot/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=ED Times |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031061758/https://edtimes.in/an-exclusive-interview-with-thailand-based-vegan-celebrity-fitness-coach-steve-pilot/ |url-status=live }}
Career
Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Pilot eventually moved to Bangkok, Thailand to start Steve Pilot Fitness, a personal training business.{{Cite web|title=Turning a Fitness Consultation into a Long Term Client — My Trending Stories|url=https://apple.news/AsMeAAUG4TV6PVsGXuls6Lw|access-date=2021-10-30|website=apple.news|archive-date=2021-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030100231/https://apple.news/AsMeAAUG4TV6PVsGXuls6Lw|url-status=live}} In Thailand, Pilot eventually became one of the Phuket-based gym Unit 27's sponsored athletes.{{Cite journal|last=Audet|first=Carole|date=Summer 2021|title=Finding Balance: The life journey of Steve Pilot|journal=Canadian Vegan Magazine|volume=4|pages=66–70}} As a model, Pilot has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine,{{Cite web|last=Jackson|first=Paul|date=2021-02-28|title=Time for a journey to a new you? Steve Pilot points you in the right direction|url=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|access-date=2021-11-02|website=expatsinbangkok.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-08|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} and Center Stage Magazine in 2015 and 2021. He has also appeared in Men's Health.{{Cite web|last=Hurly|first=Adam|date=2017-12-21|title=5 Beard Maintenance Tips Every Man Should Know|url=https://www.menshealth.com/style/a19545661/5-beard-maintenance-tips/|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Men's Health|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023145518/https://www.menshealth.com/style/a19545661/5-beard-maintenance-tips/|url-status=live}} He has also modeled for brands such as Sunnex Jeans{{Cite web|title=Campaign '17|url=https://www.sunnexjeans.com/campaign-17/|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Sunnex Jeans|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008112017/https://www.sunnexjeans.com/campaign-17/|url-status=live}} 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,{{Cite web|title=Steve Pilot|url=https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Sunwarrior|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029030233/https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot|url-status=live}} Finn & Gunnar,{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} F&G|url=https://www.finnoggunnar.no/about-us/|access-date=2021-11-02|website=finnoggunnar.no|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102101650/https://www.finnoggunnar.no/about-us/|url-status=live}} and Reebok.
Pilot's fitness{{Cite web|date=2021-06-13|title=Handstands – how being upside down boosts your health and fitness|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3136969/handstands-their-health-and-fitness-benefits-you-improved|access-date=2021-11-08|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|archive-date=2021-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108100235/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3136969/handstands-their-health-and-fitness-benefits-you-improved|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2021-06-15 |title=Handstands – their wellbeing and wellness benefits for you, from improved center solidarity to inward harmony |url=https://www.youheal.net/2021/06/15/handstands-their-wellbeing-and-wellness-benefits-for-you-from-improved-center-solidarity-to-inward-harmony/ |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=2021-11-08 |website=youheal.net}}{{Cite web|last1=Mayle|first1=William|date=2021-06-14|title=This One Exercise Move Slows Down Aging, Claims Fitness Coach|url=https://www.eatthis.com/this-one-exercise-move-slows-down-aging-claims-fitness-coach/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Eat This Not That|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020174737/https://www.eatthis.com/this-one-exercise-move-slows-down-aging-claims-fitness-coach/|url-status=live}} 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
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.{{Cite journal |last= |first= |date=October 2022 |title=The Body & Mind Connection |url=https://issuu.com/stevepilot/docs/steve_pilot_cvm_2022.pptx |journal=Global Vegan Magazine |issue=3 |pages=78–79 |access-date=2024-05-04 |archive-date=2024-04-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405082811/https://issuu.com/stevepilot/docs/steve_pilot_cvm_2022.pptx |url-status=live }}
- 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.
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