Pilot was born on October 9, 1980, inMunich,Germany.[14] He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering in 2000.[14] Pilot served for two years in the GermanSpecial 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]
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" byLunatic.[14] Pilot is an ambassador for brands such as Sun Warrior,[22] Finn & Gunnar,[23] andReebok.[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 inYoga Magazine and World Vegan Magazine.[13]
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]
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]
^abBajada, Ian Carlo (Jan–Feb 2021)."Steve Pilot Push Boundaries".Center Stage Magazine. pp. 46–55.Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved2021-10-29.
^abBajada, Ian Carlo (September–October 2015). "Be Yourself, Be Your Best Self".Center Stage Magazine.205.
