How Does a Fitness Model Spend a Workday?
Job Description
A fitness model works as a model for fitness magazines, newsletters and other publications, fitness commercials and infomercials, workout videos and TV shows, and at various promotional events for fitness companies. A fitness model must be physically fit, have good overall muscle definition and have knowledge of a variety of workout techniques and styles. A model must also be able to demonstrate a slew of fitness moves both in person and on camera with ease.
Typical Workday
A fitness model begins a typical workday early in the morning and may work over eight hours and well into the night. The early morning call time will typically be either for a photo shoot, commercial shoot or video shoot. At a photoshoot, the model will arrive early to get her hair and makeup done, which may take between one to two hours. During the photoshoot, the fitness model will change several outfits and be photographed at various locations often in poses that show off muscle tone and definition. For a video shoot, the model will arrive a few hours before the scheduled filming to prepare hair, makeup and wardrobe. If the shoot is for a workout video, the model will be required to demonstrate various activities such as push-ups, sit-ups, weight lifting and cardiovascular workout tools.
Other Duties
Other work duties include shooting commercials or infomercials for workout products such as supplements, weight training machines and new workout routines. These video shoots require charisma, a great screen presence and the ability to perform the routines with comfort and ease. Some additional workday duties include attending promotional events such as trade shows for fitness companies where they must be ready to promote the company's product with facts and demonstrations.
