The Complete Guide to Modeling in Toronto
CHAPTER 7

Looking the Part — Fitness, Grooming, and Mindset for Models

"Your look gets you in the door. Your habits decide if you stay."

This Is the Part Nobody Talks About

Everyone wants the glam. The shoots. The attention.

But your body, your skin, your discipline — that's the infrastructure holding it all together.

And the truth? Most people collapse here.

This chapter is about staying ready.

Not starving. Not overtraining. Not being fake.

Just being the version of you that books work, repeatedly.

Part 1: Fitness That Serves Your Career

Let's kill the toxic crap up front:

You don't need to be shredded, emaciated, or surgically enhanced.

You need to look healthy, move well, and fit the category you're targeting.

For Fashion / Runway
  • Lean, flexible, good posture
  • Light cardio + mobility > heavy lifting
  • Pilates, yoga, long walks, controlled diet
For Commercial / Lifestyle
  • Clean, natural look with balanced proportions
  • Moderate strength training + clean eating
  • Prioritize energy and vibe over six-pack obsession

The Rule: Stay Camera-Ready, Not Gym-Obsessed

Train like someone who could get called tomorrow for a shoot — not like a bodybuilder prepping for Mr. Olympia.

30—45 minutes a day of movement, plus clean meals, will keep 90% of people ready to shoot anytime.

Quick Nutrition Principles (Without Starving)

  • Drink water. 2—3L/day. Hydration clears skin and cuts bloat.
  • Eat real food. Protein, veggies, carbs that don't come in a shiny bag.
  • Cut processed sugar — it trashes your skin and energy.
  • Avoid crash diets. They make you look and feel like trash.
  • Limit alcohol. Seriously — it ruins your face and your judgment.

Part 2: Grooming That Books Work

You're not expected to be flawless. But you are expected to look maintained.

Basics (That You Can Improve Immediately):

  • Clean, well-moisturized skin
  • Hair trimmed, controlled, and natural
  • Nails clean — yes, that includes men
  • Eyebrows shaped, not destroyed
  • No crusty lips, ash, or visible body odor situation
  • No heavy fake tan, five layers of makeup, or Instagram brows
Want to level up fast? Book a skin consult, get a real haircut, and stop using expired drugstore junk.

Grooming is maintenance. Not makeover.

Models look like their digitals, not their Snapchat filter.

Part 3: Mental Conditioning (The Silent Skill)

This industry will mess with your head if you're not anchored.

Late calls. No calls. Stress. Fake people. Wild expectations. All of it.

You need an internal system stronger than the chaos outside of you.

Mindset Habits of Working Models:

  • Wake up early. Control your mornings.
  • Plan your meals, sleep, and workouts like they matter. Because they do.
  • Practice your posing and presence — even when no one's watching.
  • Take care of your body for you, not for approval.
  • Protect your mental health — unfollow toxic accounts, block drama, focus on growth.
You don't have to be perfect. But you do have to be stable.

What Will Kill Your Progress

Let's be blunt. Here's what takes people out of the game within 3 months:

  • Partying every weekend
  • Starving yourself then binge eating
  • Showing up late or ghosting professionals
  • Chasing clout instead of building skills
  • Waiting to "feel motivated"
  • Hanging around losers who make fun of your ambition
Cut what's weak. Upgrade your circle. Move like a professional now — not "once you get signed."

How 6ixElement Supports the Full Package

We're not here to turn you into an influencer.

We're here to help you build a modeling career — and that means supporting your development from the inside out.

Our Development Program includes:
  • Skin and grooming guidance
  • Mental performance strategies
  • Discipline, presence, and professionalism — coached by people who've done it for real

You bring the raw material. We give you the structure and coaching to mold it into something unstoppable.

Final Note: If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready

This isn't about chasing perfection.

It's about showing up every day like your future career is watching — because it is.

You've got the potential. The look. The vibe.

Now match it with lifestyle habits that tell the world:

Chapter 8: Agency or Independent? Your Next Steps in Modeling
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You've mastered the physical foundation of your modeling career

You've learned what 97% of aspiring models never prioritize - that your body, mind, and daily habits are the backbone of a successful career. Your commitment to proper self-care shows the elite discipline that separates long-term professionals from one-job wonders.

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"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
- Jim Rohn
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