Why do fitness models tan so dark?

As a former fitness model, competitor and creator of an anti-aging sunless line, the absolute answer is by tanning dark you immediately see increased definition in your muscles. In addition, every one including those who are not in the fitness business, looks leaner with a tan. read more

Look at this guy getting his"tan" before a show. The rationale is that a darker color better highlights muscle definition. That's just the nature of lighting and appearance. read more

There is nothing more frustrating for a photographer or client than to have a great model with a bad tan. For the purpose of photography a tan should not be as dark as a stage tan for competition. That is a stronger different type of lighting source. read more