How to Become a Fitness Model....

           Fitness Models are models who are hired to promote and advertise fitness related products.  The appear on tv, in magazines, and in body building and fitness competitions.  A Fitness Model must have a great smile and a commercial look.  They must look and be in shape and live a healthy lifestyle.  Their muscles must be defined, however not all Fitness Models must look like body builders.  Fitness Models must be involved with the health and fitness community and have actual knowledge of health and fitness practices.  The more "in the loop" you are, the more likely it is that you might already know people or companies who want to hire or sponsor you as a Fitness Model!

        There are two main courses of action to take if you want to start working as a Fitness Model.
        1) Contact an agent or agency.  As with most other areas of modeling, there are agencies dedicated to ONLY representing Fitness Models.  There are also commercial modeling agencies with fitness divisions.  Do an Internet search for agencies in your area, and ask around with people who you know from the gym or playing sports.  The agency will advise you about what type of Fitness Models they represent and what type of pictures you should have in your portfolio.  You will have different steps to take if you are a Body Builder versus a (female) Bikini Fitness Model.

       2) Attend or compete in fitness competitions.  There are different types of competitions for different models.  Examples : Figure, Bikini, Muscle, Sports Fitness etc...  Find out which competitions are in your area and their categories.  Realistically determine which category fits you best and go from there.

         -  In addition you can also sign up and create a profile on free websites for Fitness Models.  These websites will advertise you to potential clients and provide you with casting calls.

        - Be where the media is! Attend fitness expos, workshops and other events and mixers! The Fitness Modeling world is smaller and less complex than the Fashion and Commercial modeling world, therefore you can actually potentially meet people who can get you contracts and deals by just being an active part of the community and social scene.

       - If you don't belong to a gym.....you should join one.  I know people who were approached by companies offering them sponsorships while they were going through their daily workout.