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{{short description|German Vegan Nutritionist, fitness coach and author based in Bangok, Thailand}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Steve Pilot
| image = Steve_Pilot.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|09|df=y}}
| nationality = Germany
| birth_place = [[Munich, Germany]]
| occupation = [[personal trainer | Personal Trainer]], [[author | Author]], [[Professional fitness coach | Fitness Coach]], [[Vegan nutrition | Vegan Nutritionist]]
| height = 180cm
| measurements =
| website = {{URL|https://stevepilotfitness.com}}
}}

'''Steve Pilot''' (born October 9, 1980) is a German [[personal trainer]], [[author]], fitness coach, model, actor, and [[Vegan nutrition | vegan nutritionist]] currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. Steve has provided fitness, health, and nutritional advice in Bangkok for several years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/92707 |title=Vegan coach Steve Pilot to bring his fitness world to Uganda|last=Odeke|first=Steven|date=2021-02-28|work=New Vision|access-date=2021-03-05|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wtbdfm.com/he-beat-depression-became-a-trainer-his-vegan-diet-secret-move-to-destress/ |title=He Beat Depression, Became a Trainer. His Vegan Diet & Secret Move to Destress|last=Welch|first=Hailey|date=2021-02-28|work=WTBDFM|access-date=2021-03-05|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://apple.news/AsMeAAUG4TV6PVsGXuls6Lw |title=Turning a Fitness Consultation into a Long Term Client|last=Vala|first=Bhagirath|date=2020-11-18|work=Apple News|access-date=2020-12-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/exclusive-interview-thailand-based-vegan-052320238.html|title=An Exclusive Interview with Thailand Based Vegan Celebrity Fitness Coach Steve Pilot|last=Lifestyle|first=Yahoo|date=2019-04-28|work=Yahoo Lifestyle |access-date=2020-11-07|language=en}}</ref>

Steve's methods of training include [[High-intensity interval training | high intensity interval training]] and [[Functional training | high intensity functional training]], Kettlebell, Calisthenics, Endurance, Yoga, weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, martial arts, [[Wing Chun]] a Southern Chinese kung fu style of self-defense, and handstands are some of the other techniques he uses. He emphasizes a plant-based or vegan diet. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thebeet.com/he-beat-depression-became-a-trainer-his-vegan-diet-secret-move-to-destress/|title=He Went Vegan, Beat Depresion and Became A Trainer. His Vegan Diet Secret Move to Destress|last=Welch|first=Hailey In|date=2021-02-28|work=The Beet |access-date=2021-03-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kiwikiwifly.com/?/article/2752 |title=STEVE PILOT functional training workout guide in 20 Minutes for beginners (15 exercises that beginners must know)|last=Fly|first=KiwiKiwi|date=2017-11-18|work=Kiwi Kiwi Fly|access-date=2020-12-01|language=en-GB}}</ref>

He has modeled, written, and been featured in articles about fitness, exercise, personal training, diet, and nutrition on [[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]], [[Associated Press]], [[The Times (Pawtucket) | The Times ]], [[Yahoo! News | Yahoo! News]], [[Medium (website) | Medium]], [[Apple News | Apple News]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.menshealth.com/style/a19545661/5-beard-maintenance-tips/|title=5 Beard Maintenance Tips Every Man Should Know |last=Health|first=Men's|date=2017-12-18|website=Men's Health |access-date=2020-11-10|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://apnews.com/press-release/kisspr/lifestyle-business-nutrition-vegan-cuisine-weight-training-369974273235bd58a7420828c3f02c34|title=The Vegans Guide to Fitness, Strength and More Muscle|last=News|first=AP|date=2020-11-07|website=AP News|language=en|access-date=2020-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aliceinfance.medium.com/healthy-fat-how-much-should-you-consume-faf703581449|title=HEALTHY FAT: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU CONSUME?|last=Blog|first=Medium|date=2018-06-28|website=Medium |access-date=2020-11-08 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://business.pawtuckettimes.com/pawtuckettimes/news/read/40647187|title=Expert Tips to Achieve Success as a Vegan Based Business|last=Times|first=Paw Tucket|date=2020-11-28|website=Paw Tucket Times |access-date=2020-12-04|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.healthwebmagazine.com/healthy-living/steve-pilots-transition-from-regular-to-vegan-diet/ |title=5 Steps to Transition from a Regular to a Vegan Diet by Steve Pilot|last=Web Magazine|first=Health|date=2021-03-10|website=healthwebmagazine.com|access-date=2021-03-11|language=en}}</ref>

Steve Pilot has done advertisements and acted as a brand ambassador for Harley Davidson and Sunnex Jeans doing advertisements in a joint awareness campaign between the motorcycle and apparel companies. He has also done commercials for Triumph Motorcycles and Ed Hardy Apparel in a TV Commercial as well as BMW Mini Cooper S and Schnelle Auto Car Wash.<ref> {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpi64B6S5Ow&t=25s |title=Harley-Davidson and Sunnex TV Commercial|last=TV Commercial|first=Harley Davidson, Sunnex|date=2015-07-28|website=You Tube|language=en|access-date=2020-07-14}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZzB3toiui4 |title=Triumph Motorcycles & Ed Hardy Commercial|last=TV Commercial|first=Ed Hardy and Triumph Motorcycles|date=2017-05-04|website=You Tube|access-date=2020-10-08|language=en}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-nTPn0t9fg |title=Schnelle Auto Car Wash & BMW Mini Cooper TV Commercial|last=TV Commercial|first=Schnelle Auto Car Wash and Mini Cooper|date=2015-07-28|website=You Tube|language=en|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref>

He has modeled in Men's Health, a publication dedicated to men's grooming and well-being, [[Issuu | Center Stage Magazine (ISSUU)]] on the cover of Men's issue 305, Epidemic Sound as the cover model for the Youtube: Workout Challenge, [[Muscle & Fitness | Muscle & Fitness Magazine]] as a cover model for an issue, and Sunnex Jeans Campaign 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://centerstagemagazine.company.site/January-February-2021-with-Steve-Pilot-p252204943|title=January-February 2021 with Steve Pilot |last=Magazine|first=Center Stage|date=2021-02-05|website=Center Stage Magazine |access-date=2021-03-15|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epidemicsound.com/albums/album/852/ | title=Epidemic Sound Youtube: Workout Challenge|last=Sound|first=Epidemic|date=2017-10-15|website=Epidemic Sound|access-date=2020-12-02|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunnexjeans.com/campaign-17/ |title=SUNNEX JEANS CAMPAIGN 17|last=Jeans|first=Sunnex|date=2017-04-05|website=Sunnex Jeans|language=en|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.finnoggunnar.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mann3.png |title=Finn & Gunnar Model 2016|last=Gunnar|first=Finn|date=2016-05-08|website=Finn & Gunnar |language=en|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>

Steve published two best-selling books on Amazon, with the second and third books respectively hitting number two and three. In 2018, he wrote and published GET FIT PROGRAM: Attitude, Diet, AND Health, and in 2019, he wrote and published VEGAN FOR BEGINNERS GUIDE, which was also published on the Fitterminal website in Thailand.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/GET-FIT-PROGRAM-Mindset-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B08F3PFJ6R | ''GET FIT PROGRAM: Steve Pilot: Books''] Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2020-08-31</ref><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/VEGAN-BEGINNERS-GUIDE-STEVE-PILOT-ebook/dp/B08F3QZCWS | ''VEGAN FOR BEGINNERS GUIDE: Steve Pilot: Books''] Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2020-08-31</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fitterminal.com/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%99-vegan-diet-%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%99/ | title = Vegan Diet for Beginners |last=Terminal |first=Fit|date=2016-05-08|website=Fitterminal |language=en|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>

==Early Life==
Steve Pilot was born in the German city of [[Munich]] on October 9, 1980. He received a bachelor's degree in Engineering in 2000, considering his fitness passion. Following his studies, Steve enlisted in the military. He was born into a military family and went on to serve in the [[German special forces]] as a member of the [[Fallschirmjäger]]. For two years, he served as a paratrooper in airborne operations.

Steve returned to an engineering school after leaving the military, earning a master's degree in automotive engineering in 2002. Later he worked as a mechanical engineer, repairing cars.

Steve decided to quit his engineering job to pursue a full-time career in fitness and nutrition after realizing that his passion for fitness and nutrition was greater than his passion for engineering. He moved to [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] to practice and provide guidance after obtaining training and education in fitness and nutrition.

==Career==
Steve has been involved in fitness and nutrition for 27 years, studying, learning, developing, and applying what he's learned to better the lives of others. He trained in weightlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strength and conditioning, martial arts specifically [[Wing Chun | Wing Chun]] a Southern Chinese kung fu style of self-defence.<ref>{{Cite news|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|title=Time for a journey to a new you? Steve Pilot points you in the right direction|last=Bangkok|first=Expats In|date=2021-02-28|work=Expats In Bangkok |access-date=2021-03-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/know-questions-ask-vegan-130700291.html|title=What You Should Know: Questions to Ask Before You Go Vegan|website=Yahoo News|last=News|first=Yahoo|language=en|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref>

He worked as a fitness model, actor, personal trainer, and later as a fitness model for a [[Phuket Province | Phuket-based gym]], Unit 27 from 2013 to 2018. Steve went on to study Sports Medicine and work as a fitness coach. He has two health and dietary books released as of 2020, Vegan for Beginners Guide and Get Fit Program.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.asialifestylemagazine.com/7-simple-tips-to-help-you-live-a-healthier-life/|title=7 Simple Tips to Help You Live a Healthier Life|last=Marsh|first=Asa In|date=2021-02-28|work=Asia Lifestyle Magazine |access-date=2021-03-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newscolony.com/heartbroken-personal-trainer-claims-he-cured-his-depression-by-doing-handstands-for-up-5-hours-a-day/ |title=Personal trainer, 40, left heartbroken after splitting from his partner of seven years claims he's cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up to five hours a day|last=Pritchard|first=Oliver|date=2021-01-09|work=News Colony|access-date=2021-03-05|language=en-GB}}</ref>

He founded Steve Pilot Fitness, where he works as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and vegan nutritionist, as a result of his travels and experiences in fitness training and nutrition. Steve holds certifications in [[Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | CPR]]/[[Automated external defibrillator | AED]], Precision Nutrition and [[National Academy of Sports Medicine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vikasayoga.com/the-science-of-the-body-mind-spirit-connection/|title=THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY-MIND-SPIRIT CONNECTION|last=Yoga|first=Vikasa|date=2017-09-06|website=Vikasa Yoga |language=en|access-date=2020-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://aliceinfance.medium.com/steve-pilot-how-to-get-fit-for-beginners-at-gym-the-best-6-exercises-in-10-minutes-7573df122c00|title=STEVE PILOT How to get fit for beginners at gym: The best 6 exercises in 10 minutes.|last=Blog|first=Medium|date=2018-11-20|website=Medium |access-date=2020-12-04|language=en}}</ref>

== Appearances in Music Videos ==
Steve has appeared in music videos by Thailand-based musicians as a model and actor in the video Bankk Cash Don't Say Yes, in which he acted and modeled receiving 1.8 million [[You Tube]] views at the time of release, and Lunatic Cursed by Lunatic, which received 160 thousand YouTube views at the time of release. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xJmXvPqSZs | title = Don't Say Yes by Bankk Cash Music Video
|last=Cash|first=Bankk|date=2016-03-20|website= YouTube |language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ukUx_RYGc | title = Cursed by Lunatic Music |last=Music|first=Lunatic|date=2015-07-09|website= YouTube |language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref>

==Vegan Activism==
Steve Pilot is a vegan nutritionist and a supporter of animal rights. He advocates for healthy foods and a cruelty-free approach to animals. Steve has posed as a [[Veganism | vegan]] athlete for Center Stage Magazine and Muscle & Fitness Magazine, as well as serving as a brand ambassador for fitness brands as well as vegan companies. Steve has developed a fitness regimen focused on vegan and plant-based nutrition over the years, defying the popular belief that you can't build muscle on a plant-based diet.<ref> {{Cite web|url=https://www.asialifestylemagazine.com/plant-based-muscles-meeting-vegan-steve-pilot/ |title=Plant Based Muscles – Meeting Vegan Steve Pilot|last=Martin|first=Robin Westley|date=2021-01-25|website=asialifestylemagazine.com|access-date=2021-02-15|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyuknews.com/us-news/heartbroken-personal-trainer-claims-he-cured-his-depression-by-doing-handstands-for-up-5-hours-a-day/ |title=Heartbroken personal trainer claims he cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up 5 hours a day|last=Mansfield|first=Molly|date=2020-12-22|work=Daily UK News|access-date=2021-02-05|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sunwarrior.com/pages/steve-pilot|title=Steve Pilot|last=Warrior|first=Sun|date=2017-09-06|website=Sun Warrior |language=en|access-date=2020-11-08}}</ref>

== Bibliography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Publisher
!ASIN
|-
|2018
|GET FIT PROGRAM: Mindset Nutrition Fitness
|APub
|{{ASIN|B08F3PFJ6R}}
|-
|2019
|Vegan for Beginners Guide
|APub
|{{ASIN|B08F3QZCWS}}
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://stevepilotfitness.com]

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[[Category:People from Munich]]
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