When it comes to the modeling industry, fitness models are the cream (or perhaps the protein shake) of the crop—their work requires stringent levels of physical demands. If you want to start working ...

Behind every perfectly tailored “Bridgerton” costume and ad for Lululemon leggings lies the work of fit models, the unsung heroes who help designers create clothes that actually work on real bodies.

According to Jeffrey Kippel of BodyProud.org, competitive fitness modeling is a sport, and the bikini and Speedo set that participates is a group of pro athletes. He should know — as coproducer of the ...