Becoming A Fitness Model

In a society where fitness and health are increasingly important, fitness models are in demand like never before. These models should successfully convey exactly what the client wants to present. But what exactly is a fitness model? How do you become one? What agencies are best? Are fitness models more like an athlete than a model?

What is a fitness model?

Fitness models are a type of model who advertise and model sport and fitness products like sports equipment, sportswear, supplements and health products. As well as modelling within the fitness industry, fitness models often stand in as extras in film and TV. In most cases, fitness models are attractive individuals with an athletic build. All-rounders are models who model for general fitness and popular sports like football and running, while specialised fitness models are used for more niche sports like climbing or windsurfing.

Are fitness models more athletes or models?

This is a very valid question! Pictures of fitness models dominate the sports and fitness industry- their body is essentially their job. As well as being generally attractive, fitness models must also maintain an athletic physique. After all, posing for bikini photos or modelling tight sportswear are a part of daily life. It is therefore essential to train regularly and eat a healthy diet to stay in shape. Especially models who specialise in certain sports have to train regularly to stay good at what they do so they can produce authentic, quality results. The balance between athlete and model is therefore pretty equal, but keeping fit is definitely more important.

Becoming a fitness model

If you want to become a fitness model, you should not only be athletic and healthy, but also enjoy doing sport. It’s better to start off as an all-rounder to gain as much experience as possible- this is someone who can model for a variety of sports/the general fitness industry. When you are specially trained, clients know for sure that you are a competent and skilled athlete in your field. This means that specialising in specific sports such as swimming, gymnastics, dancing etc. can give you a huge advantage when it comes to bookings, but only if these special skills are in demand. Fitness models are not just attractive and athletic, but it is also just as important to be reliable, professional and confident in yourself. There are a couple of different ways to kickstart your career as a fitness model. If you post sports and fitness content, it is possible to be scouted via your social media accounts. While this is rare, it can happen! The best option, however, is to register with a modelling agency for fitness models.

Is starboxx a good agency for fitness and sports models?

Our extensive catalogue of clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland means that at starboxx we have plenty of work for fitness models in all major German cities. Apply now as a sports and fitness model at starboxx!