How to Make It As a Fitness Model!

The following people know that my business generally write about nutrition, supplements, training, and other topics that are more science based on subjective questions such as what is covered in this article. I decided to peel my science geek persona, and write about something that I know will be helpful to thousands of would-be and want to be models of fitness. Besides a known science "hard core" based no BS writer, why I write what some perceive as an article of "fluff"? Over the years I got hundreds, if not thousands, of girls ask me by e-mail, mail or in person, "How can I be a fitness model Will? Has been in business for a long time, surly all people should know. "I get that beginners and I get that women who were at one time, but I have not been able to "break" effectively.

The fact is that I went to the gym, health and fitness biz a long time, and even though I'm known as a science and nutrition "guru" based type formed many a gym athlete and fitness and figure / bikini shows for the NPC court in Fitness, Fitness United States of America, and other federations, as well as marketing advice and business for all types of athletes, including fitness models. So it's not as weird as it seems that I will use this space to cover a non scientific topic, which is, how do I be a model of fitness.

This article will be useful for both experienced and novice kinds looking to "break into" the business. If you are a professional and successful fitness model, I'm sure you can still find useful information in this article.

First the bad news, there is not a way to become a model of successful fitness. There is no single path or magic secret. However, there are some important things a person can do to dramatically improve your chances of "making" in the fitness business as a model, and perhaps using that success as a springboard to greater things as movies, television, etc.

Several models of top fitness (Trish Stratus and Vicki Pratt come to mind, but there are many others) went to a career in entertainment of all kinds. In short, although there is no magic secret to success as a fitness model, this article will be as close to a model of success, you will find.

"Should I compete?"

This is a question I ask myself all the time and it is not easy to answer. In fact, the answer is (drum roll) yes and no. The person has to deicide why they are competing in the first place to answer this question. For example, do you need to compete if your goal is to be a model of successful fitness?

The answer is no. Many models of well known fitness never participated today and participated in some small shows and, of course, was not part of his success as a fitness model. The competition, however, has potential uses.

One is the exposure. In performances of higher level, there will often be editors, publishers, photographers, entrepreneurs supplement, and other business people. Thus, competition can improve your exposure. As competition, it may be wise if you try to build a business that is related to their competence or benefit that winning a show.

For example, suppose you have a private gym training, you try to build. Of course, with the title of say Ms Fitness America, or winning national championships and NPC to be an IFBB pro, will help your reputation and the reputation of your company. There were many scenarios help to win a show for a business or other activities.

On the other hand, we must realize that the victory of a show that in any way guarantee the ultimate success of the company (and it's really a business) to be a fitness model. The phone is usually ringing off the hook with large contract offers. It is also very important to realize that it is common for the fourth or sixth or eighth finalist in a show of fitness or figure, you will get more press than the winner. What for? While the winner may have what it takes to win this show, it is often other girls of the editor, publishers, supplement companies etc, feel more marketable.

I have seen many times when he was surprised to see that the winner has not had much attention she expected and other girls who placed lower attention in the form of photo shoots, magazine cover, etc. something to keep in mind when you ask yourself the important question "do I need to compete and if so, why am I competing?" Answer this question, and you know the answer to the head of this section. Win any title can be a springboard, but is not in itself a guarantee of success in the fitness industry. It's like a college degree; that's what you do with it.

Right now. If you play for fun, then by all means go for it, but the above focuses on competition regarding the business side of being a fitness model.

Right body, the Federation wrong?

Ok, so after reading the above, you have decided that you are going to compete, or will compete again. If you are not racing, you can skip this section. The biggest mistake I see here is many girls have the right body for the wrong federation. Each federation has its own evaluation criteria and a competitor hurt simply because they have not bothered to investigate this show would be most appropriate for them.

I'll give you a perfect example of what real world. Recently I found a show whose criteria for the figure round was the women should be on the softer side with some tone, against more muscular and athletic, with less body fat than other federations can allow curves. In this show one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen came out. She was very proportional, large, muscular, lean and athletic shape tone narrow hips and waists and broad shoulders. How this series? He did not even place in the top ten!

What for? Because it was not what we asked to search and does not meet the criteria. After the show, who informed him that looks great, but it is not the federation for her. I said that I had a lot more than one type of the NPC, the body where a little more muscle, athletic, and less body fat reward.

The following week, I tried a fitness, figure and bodybuilding show NPC and there she was. How did he do? She won the entire show with all judges voting her number one unanimously.

Conversely, if your body type tends to be more rounded and toned, but with a bit more body fat, wider (but not fat!) Hips, you might be better off competing in the contest means the American fitness. If you go to the competition:

(1) know exactly what the evaluation criterion is that the federation and

(2) go see the shows as a spectator for several different federations and see which your body, style, etc fit better.

(3) You need to decide if you really have the athletic ability to participate in a fitness competition (which requires a routine) or competition figure / bikini.

I often see women who would do well in a presentation of the figure, but really do not have the athletic ability needed to do to be competitive with other athletes in the routines show. Some programs allow you to do both competitions and custom.

In many ways, this is the area that will make or break a business, and yet, people in the fitness industry do an amazingly poor job of it. If Red and marketed correctly, you can almost forget about having a real success as a fitness model or a success in almost any business. For reasons of space, we will stick to fitness.

When I started, I was a self-marketing machine. I could be found at every show, I thought it might be an opportunity to walk on the islands of trade shows, bodybuilding, shows, fitness show, and others. I gave a zillion cards and took a million home with me, and followed on each. I went to all the meetings related to the industry, outings, parties, etc. I could get. Now I have the reputation and experience in the industry do not have to go to a show unless I feel like it, or meetings, but they were very helpful in the beginning.

I'm always surprised by the number of models of fitness who contact me who have never been in the weekend fitness Arnold Classic or Mr. Olympia, or fairs as NNFA Expo West and other. If you want to succeed in the business of fitness, I assure you'd better treat it like a business.

I have seen many a pretty girl who wants to be a fitness model who thinks if they stand there looking pretty nice long, someone will put your face on the cover of a magazine. Newsflash, there are millions of beautiful women out there and you realize that you have to hustle to get that business like everyone else in your network end, or have a good agent (if it can be allowed to happen) is for you.

Choose a key pair shows the area (some of which are listed above) and go to them every year. Having a plan of attack exactly how you will promote your business and network. Many models of fitness, bodybuilders, etc see a show like a big party. If this is you, then have fun at the party, but I do not really marketing yourself as a serous athlete or businessman.

Another thing that always surprises me is the number of fitness models who either do not have business cards, or have printed on their bubble jet printer at home cards! They ask me for help or anything and I say "give me your card," and they look at me like "I'm so pretty that I should not need a blank map." This attitude editors, photographers, writers and industry people go faster if they found that you were really a transvestite. Do not. For all the pretty out there who think the world owes them a favor girl, there are 100 who are willing to act as professionals.

You wonder why some models of fitness you know is doing better than they are, even if you know you're prettier than she asked? Maybe that's why ... never go to a show the network without good cards, bios and headshots and body made by professionals that you can give to these publishers, editors, photographers, industry types, etc. do not you stay looking pretty assuming they will find you, first find and introduce yourself. And, of course, should be obvious that it must be in good condition and have some tan to look your best.

Want to go to shows and party? Fine, but do it in private after the job is done and do not make a fool of yourself at some industry sponsored get together. Hell, I almost poured into a taxi at the Arnold Classic last year after going to a sushi restaurant with a good knowledge of the types of industry and business owners (you know who you are!), But the least no one saw me! We had our own little private meeting together after the show for free.

Let me give you an example of the real end how not to sell. Last year I was on retainer as a consultant for a supplement company of medium size. The owner of the company asked me if I knew a couple of types of fitness models that could work his booth for a trade show. In fact, requested "unknowns, some new faces people had not seen it yet, but there was a real potential to grow with the company." I went and found two of the girls that I thought fit the bill.

He offered to pay their flights, room and board, one thousand dollars for each day's work. Both girls have learned to be on the stand 9:00 sharp. The night before at the hotel, I saw the two girls get into a taxi to 11 or so dressed to kill, well on his way out of the game. The next day they came to the stand an hour and a half late and hung over! What was the result?

(1) that bothered me at the highest point as recommended by the owner of the company

(2) never do the work of this company again

(3) never work with me again and

(4) would not get a reference to each of us for other jobs.

I see this kind of thing all the time in the fitness business, and is not limited to models of fitness. Surprisingly, a few weeks after the show, which was sent to me by e-mail and business owner who wants to know where his next job would be! Unbelievable ...

Who loves her baby?

If there is one universal truth is that the camera either loves you or not. All professional photographers will tell. For some reason, some people are very photogenic and some are not. In fact, there are models of well known fitness (which shall remain nameless because they were likely to hit the next time you see me) who are not as attractive in person. It's just that the camera loves them and is very photogenic, but not very pretty in person.

On the contrary, I have seen several times around; a girl who is much better in person than in photographs research. Such is the fate of the person who wants to be a model of its kind, including a fitness model. If you find it is not very photogenic, keep working with different photographers until you find one that really captures that pays well and generous photographer!

Now, to be very frank, there is some want to be models of fitness that are not "photogenic", they are just "ugly"! There are people out there who have no reason to try to be role models of fitness. There are no bad people, it just means they need to post their illusions and find they are best suited for, such as radio personality profession ....

"How can I get in magazines?"

This section provides a kind of all I've covered above, and adds in some additional strategies. For example, as I said before, competition in shows fitness and or shown in figure / bikini can increase your exposure, gaining the attention of some magazine publisher or photographer. Network correctly to the various trade shows may also have the same effect, and of course have a good portfolio done by a photographer who really captures the look, a good web site, etc., will all increase your potential to get into magazines, or get a job, and so on.

However, all these strategies are still active against both passive in my opinion. The model fitness is still waiting to be "discovered." As for me, the wait is bus stops and pregnancy tests. Success waits for no man ... or woman as the case may be. So, after all the above tips into consideration as having an additional effect of getting a magazine cover, what can you do?

For one, you must read and become familiar with all the magazines you want to be sure you know who is who and what style magazines are different. I can tell you right now, if say the editor of a good size fit or bodybuilding publications and says "Hi, I'm Bob Smith, what's your name?" and model fitness has no idea who Bob Smith, Bob does not want to take it. Why should I? You should know that the big players are in publications that want to be seen. It makes you a favor, not vice versa. You should know that the major players are and actively seek out, do not wait for them to "discover" it.

If you look at the header in any magazine, which will tell you who the publisher is, who is the editor in chief is and so on. The mailing address of the magazine, and often web site and e-mail can also be found. What is to prevent you from finding the names and send your photos and resume directly? Nothing, that's what. If you see a series of photos that you think is very well done, which is to keep you from finding out who the photographer is and contacting them directly and send them to your photos? Nothing, that's what.

My point is, you want to get a break from the business, take a break, do not sit there thinking you need, because it is not. Be proactive rather than reactive! Luck is the residue of design. Succeed by design. As my older brother told me as a child when I said I was too scared to ask out a pretty girl "what's the worst that can happen Will? All you can say is no" . This is the worst thing that can happen to you too.

Beware of web idiots, schlubs, morons, perverts, scum bags and sleazoids!

This part is a kind of self-explanatory, but worth mentioning. As with all industries that deal in entertainment media based (eg, television, theater, modeling, etc.), the fitness industry attracts its share of idiots away web, schlubs, morons, perverts, scum bags and sleazoids, just to name a few.

There is also the kind of known as the schmoe name anyone, but let's leave that for another time and place. The point is that you want to know the right people, while not being involved in this group of guys who drag you down negligible, you delay, or just make you mess up again and again.

For example, a man gets up and says he wants to "pull" for magazines, but do you really know this guy? It has a camera and business cards, then he became the photographer is right? Wrong! If someone wants to kill you and they are not well known (and you should know who are the well known photographers that you have already studied!) Knowing that name. Do they have references that you can call? Girls who can communicate with it has taken before and were happy with the work? What has been published in magazines? Do you do it professionally or as a hobby? That kind of thing.

Another thing I see is the big web scam. I am amazed at how many girls get scammed by these web idiots. Lesson here is that you get what you pay for, so that when a person wants to build a website for free, you get what you pay for. Yes, there is much money to be on the net, and the network can be great for marketing yourself and making contacts, but most of it is a scam.

You are better off paying a good web designer and web master who has experience with other types of fitness models and has references you can talk to. I can not tell you the number of girls who have been screwed over something on the Internet that have gone to hell, as the "fan" who proposes to build a free website or escaping with the money earned in the site or make their choices on pornographic sites and a number of other things that made them regret like hell ever agree with the site first.

Obviously, I can not deal with a list of all the possible dangers of web idiots, schlubs, morons, perverts, scum bags and sleazoids there found in the entertainment industry, but you get the idea. Be careful!

Conclusion :

Well, that concludes my close down and dirty guide to the basics of "what is" as a model of fitness. Of course, there are plenty of business-related topics that could cover and tricks I could give, but the above is the best advice you'll find in small space and make you more for you, if followed correctly, you can achieve.

How to Make It As a Fitness Model!