{"id":10117,"date":"2020-01-02T18:11:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T17:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/?p=10117"},"modified":"2020-01-02T21:21:06","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T20:21:06","slug":"are-models-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Models Athletes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2-104x69.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_727673917-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Modelling has recently had a huge revamp to its image. No longer are prototypical models seen as famished young women forced to starve themselves in order to be the ideal size. Instead, models are being seen as strong, motivated people who put a lot of time and hard work into being the healthiest and fittest versions of themselves possible; they are being seen as athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the rise of social media, top models\nare able to give us an insight into their daily lives, and it\u2019s clear that\ntheir jobs entail a lot more than you might think. Indeed, the healthy\nlifestyle of a top model has been compared by many to that of an athlete &#8211; and\nwith such strict diets, vigorous fitness routines and gruelling schedules, it\u2019s\neasy to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the discussion for the importance of\ngood health (both physical and mental) and wellbeing continues to grow, more\nmodels are speaking out about what it takes to get to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#The_Negative_Perceptions_of_Modelling\" title=\"The Negative Perceptions of Modelling\">The Negative Perceptions of Modelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Strong_is_the_New_Skinny\" title=\"Strong is the New Skinny\">Strong is the New Skinny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Modelling_Requires_Strength_Energy_and_Stamina\" title=\"Modelling Requires Strength, Energy and Stamina\">Modelling Requires Strength, Energy and Stamina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#There_is_More_to_Modelling_Than_You_Think\" title=\"There is More to Modelling Than You Think\">There is More to Modelling Than You Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#More_Than_Just_a_Model\" title=\"More Than Just a Model\">More Than Just a Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#How_They_Do_It\" title=\"How They Do It\">How They Do It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Victorias_Secret\" title=\"Victoria&#8217;s Secret\">Victoria&#8217;s Secret<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Models_VS_Athletes\" title=\"Models VS Athletes\">Models VS Athletes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Social_Media\" title=\"Social Media\">Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Backlash\" title=\"Backlash\">Backlash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/are-models-athletes\/#Are_They_Really_Comparable\" title=\"Are They Really Comparable?\">Are They Really Comparable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Negative_Perceptions_of_Modelling\"><\/span>The Negative Perceptions of Modelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modelling has had a bad reputation in the past. There are plenty of stories depicting the negative side to modelling, where under-eating and excessive exercising have been commonly brought to light. We often see stories about models who have not looked after themselves properly in order to slim down and get jobs \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s thought that 40% of fashion models suffer from an eating disorder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/encourage-your-teen-to-stay-healthy\/\">read our article here on how to encourage your teen model to eat healthily<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the industry (and the\nconsumer) are changing. No longer is \u201cskinny\u201d the acceptable norm; instead, customers\nare calling out to see healthy, strong models advertising their favourite\nbrands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as the consumer calls for these\nchanges, we can see them being reflected in the choices made by more and more brands taking on models who\nare fit, strong and inspirational to their audience. Dove and Boots are\nchoosing normal women as their models, while clothing brands like Lululemon\nhave stated they are dedicated to helping, \u201cpeople\nto live longer, healthier, fun lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not just the models; airbrushing\nis on the decline as people crave to see more realistic, natural beauty \u2013\nstretch marks and all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_is_the_New_Skinny\"><\/span>Strong is the New Skinny<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1-92x69.jpg 92w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1527556916-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Strong is the new skinny<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the famous model Kate Moss once said, \u201cnothing tastes as good as skinny feels\u201d. This quote feels hugely misplaced today, as models put a huge emphasis on eating well to stay in shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, focus is much more on being\nhealthy and fit, not just \u201cskinny\u201d. Top models are expected to be in great\nphysical condition, with toned limbs and a low (but healthy) percentage of body\nfat, while plus-size models are more popular than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is this the desired look of a\nmodel, but it is also a healthy message to bring to the masses. We are at a\ntime when the overall health and wellbeing of models is more important and openly\ndiscussed than it has been in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with social media, any potentially\nnegative or unhealthy messages are quick to be called out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modelling_Requires_Strength_Energy_and_Stamina\"><\/span>Modelling Requires Strength, Energy and Stamina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as needing to look a certain way,\nmodels need to be fit and healthy in order to cope with the difficult aspects\nof their jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a model isn\u2019t eating correctly, they\nwill not be fuelling their body sufficiently and will struggle to make it through\nthe working day. A healthy lifestyle is also essential for clear skin and\nnourished hair, as well as the stamina to endure long shoots and potentially\nweighty clothing\/props. The Victoria\u2019s Secret models have famously commented\nnumerous times on the weight of the wings they have to wear during shows \u2013 they\nare said to weigh up to 27 pounds. They ensure their workout routines give them\nthe strength required to carry these weighty props for long lengths of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also thought that modelling requires a\nlot of \u201cwaiting around\u201d and, while that is sometimes true, it also comes with a\nlot of standing and holding what can be uncomfortable positions for long\nperiods of time in order to get the desired shots. Holding such positions\nrequires core body strength and strong muscles, which can only be achieved with\nexercise and a good diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as this, models can have packed\nschedules that require them to do plenty of travelling with little rest between\njobs. They need a healthy system to keep colds at bay, adjust to different time\nzones, survive on little sleep and support them during hectic periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_More_to_Modelling_Than_You_Think\"><\/span>There is More to Modelling Than You Think <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1-104x69.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_720114985-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>There is more to modelling than you think<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do they work hard on their physical appearance, but they also work hard on their mental wellbeing in order to cope with the knock-backs and potential negativity that can come from such a competitive industry. Models face a lot of criticism and it\u2019s important they stay in a positive mind space in order to be able to brush it off. Anxiety and self-doubt are rife in an industry where looks are everything, and good mental health is just as important as being physically capable. Athletes, too, must train their minds as well as their bodies in order to deal with the high pressures of their jobs and the potential losses they face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Models also require a huge amount of determination and mental strength to stick to their rigid diet plans and exercise routines \u2013 another athlete trait. While most of us can cope with a few weeks of strict dieting and workouts, it takes far more willpower and determination to successfully complete the eating and training regimens some of the world\u2019s top models undertake, sometimes for months before a show. A model\u2019s diet can consist of gruelling exercise routines 7 days a week (sometimes twice a day), as well as strictly controlled, personalised diet plans free from junk food, alcohol and even vegetables that grow below ground (they\u2019re supposedly harder to digest). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Just_a_Model\"><\/span>More Than Just a Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because models are now able to share what their jobs really consist of, they are no longer seen as \u201cjust models\u201d anymore. With the rise in social media, many models are able to showcase what they\u2019ve learnt during their time in the business. They are starting to be seen as nutritionists, fitness gurus, skincare experts, makeup artists and more (Miranda Kerr has her own skincare line, Caesar Casier has written a cookbook, Kate Moss became a fashion designer). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s impossible for these models to have\nnot picked up expert tips and tricks while working with such esteemed\nprofessionals on a one-to-one basis for so long. Just like athletes, models are\nworking with the best in the business and are able to share their expertise.\nModelling is far more than just standing in front of a camera; like a jigsaw puzzle,\nit requires many pieces (exercise, fitness, good mental health) to make the\nwhole picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_They_Do_It\"><\/span>How They Do It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask any model what her diet consists of and\nit is usually a mixture of green smoothies, proteins and lean meats more often\nseen in the cookbook of a nutritionist, gym fanatic \u2013 or trained Olympian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like professional athletes, top models\nare required to maintain a certain level of fitness year-round, which they do\nwith controlled diets and catered fitness routines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while most models are content with having a balanced lifestyle the majority of the time, some top models choose to up the ante and \u201cwork like athletes\u201d on the lead up to big shows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victorias_Secret\"><\/span>Victoria&#8217;s Secret <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly the most famous fashion show in\nthe world is run by Victoria\u2019s Secret, a famous lingerie brand whose legendary\nshows get broadcast worldwide. Their models have famously said they work out\n\u201clike athletes\u201d during the lead-up to a show. Some have stated they work out 7\ndays a week, sometimes twice a day, in order to tone their physiques for the\ncatwalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VS models work with nutritionists, personal\ntrainers and masseuses (to help with sore, aching muscles) up to 3 months\nbefore a show. They\u2019re also said to take a host of different health supplements\nin order to feed their bodies the exact nutrients and minerals they need to be\nin peak condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VS Shows own creative director, Sophia\nNeophitou-Apostolou, said, \u201cIt\u2019s like being an Olympian \u2013 they have to be in\npeak condition.\u201d Alessandra Ambrosio, a VS supermodel, once said, \u201cYou work out\nas an athlete. All your mind, all your everything goes into it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the model\u2019s trainer, Dan Roberts,\nsaid, &#8220;I treat their bodies like athletes and prepare for shows through\nscientifically designed nutrition and exercise plans.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Could this just be an exaggeration? Those who have attempted the pre-show diet don\u2019t think so. <a href=\"https:\/\/poppycross.co.uk\/my-victorias-secret-challenge-hard-but-not-hell\/\">Blogger Poppy Cross attempted the Victoria\u2019s Secret pre-show diet\/fitness routine<\/a> and claimed, \u201c\u2026to be catwalk-ready requires a military mind and athlete\u2019s performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Models_VS_Athletes\"><\/span>Models VS Athletes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-1024x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-1024x934.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-1536x1401.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1117120196-76x69.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>VS models are stated to have no more than 18% body fat. Athletes have between 14-20%, so on paper these top models could be compared to world-class athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes, however, are training for\nsomething in particular. They require strength, skill and endurance to perform\nachievements no regular person could attain. While a model trains to appear a\ncertain way, athletes must train as well as use sports-specific drills to <em>perform<\/em> a certain way, ingraining these\nskills into usable athletic feats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, it appears more brands are recognising models for their athletic capabilities. Brands including Nike, Adidas and Puma have all recently used top models over athletes in their campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media\"><\/span>Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is more likely due to the fact\nmodels have a better grasp of the social media world, and therefore have more\nfollowers and a better reach to potential customers. In fact, it is not\nuncommon for athletes (female in particular) to be \u201creplaced\u201d with models; even\nthe world\u2019s top female athletes like Maria Sharapova do not have as big a reach\non social media as top models like the Hadid sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also thought that models are being\nchosen over athletes because of their covetable lifestyles. The continued\ndevelopment of \u2018athleisure\u2019 means brands require people who reflect the\nleisure\/luxury aspect of the branding, as well as the physical side. And with\ntheir enviable physiques and excellent work ethics, who better than a top\nmodel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, a brand choosing a top model\nover an athlete is a way to establish the aspirational aspects of the brands\nwhile also guaranteeing maximum exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backlash\"><\/span>Backlash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice to pick models over athletes,\nhowever, did not go unnoticed. Many customers voiced upset, claiming that the\nbrands were sending a message that being athletic is more about how you look\nthan performance. The choice alienated those customers who believe in diversity\nand integrity in advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was also a confusing move because the top models chosen for the athletic campaigns are notoriously famous for having almost impossible-to-achieve looks. The average woman does not have the same measurements as a top model; by showcasing their clothing on such rare body types, it was not showing how the product would fit the average consumer. They were also unable to see how the product performed in motion, and as the customer would assumedly be purchasing activewear to wear when participating in athletic activity, it would likely have been more sensible to showcase the items on a more realistic, functional body type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_They_Really_Comparable\"><\/span>Are They Really Comparable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the models, professionals who assist them, and those who have attempted it, the exercise &amp; diet regime of a pre-show top model requires the same kind of physical stamina, mental focus and dedication most often seen in high-performing athletes. But there is a huge difference between the two in terms of their goals &#8211; one is working to look a certain way, while the other works to perform a certain way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both undoubtedly work extremely hard, it\u2019s impossible to compare them when they are both working to achieve such different goals. The key here is balance. The average person will find it impossible to follow the lifestyle of a top model or a professional athlete because they will lack the time, money or incentive to live like them. Top models and athletes look and perform the way they do because it is their job to do so. As long as both are achieving their goals in healthy ways, both should be aspirational figures.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modelling has recently had a huge revamp to its image. No longer are prototypical models seen as famished young women forced to starve themselves in order to be the ideal size. 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