[8] He claims he first became aware of his magnetism in kindergarten,[6] then first rode a motorbike at age 8 and developed a lifelong fascination with motorcycles and dirt bikes.

[14]In his teenage years, Lanzoni participated in such sports as horseback riding, windsurfing, and slalom and downhill skiing.

His doctor suggested weight lifting as physical therapy, and Lanzoni "fell in love" with the training.

[14] Lanzoni considered himself one of the first "really muscular" models, and he began to pose for 15 or 16 book cover photoshoots a day.

[18] That year, he modeled for romance novel Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lindsey, in a cover painted by Elaine Duillo.

[19][20] While dancing in a Miami nightclub, Lanzoni was recognized by three women from his appearance on romance novel covers.

In 1989, Lanzoni appeared as the hero Kuros on the cover of Nintendo game Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II.

[30][24] Lanzoni published Pirate (1993),[31] Rogue (1994),[32] Viking (1994),[33] Comanche (1995),[34] and Champion (1995),[35] all of which were written in collaboration with romance author Eugenia Riley.

[37][40] During the Christmas season of 1992, an all-Fabio pin-up calendar for 1993 appeared in major bookstores[41][42][43] and was a top seller.

[45][46] Billboard reported that Lanzoni's contributions "were all spoken word; he let guests like Billy Ocean and Dionne Warwick do the singing.

[52] In 1999, the Los Angeles Times reported on a promotional meet-and-greet at the Sherman Oaks Bullock's men's fragrance department.

[51] Fans lined up to receive "a hug, an autograph, a photo taken with their own camera," and occasionally a "quick smooch.

"[51] In 1993, American author and publisher Helen Gurley Brown stated that Fabio is "terribly big and has very long hair and classic Roman coin features, so it's hard to forget what he looks like.

"[51] That year, the Los Angeles Times claimed Hillary Clinton "flirted with [Lanzoni] on a [circa 1993] White House visit.

Lanzoni revealed that his kitchen was full of dirt bikes, and he considered it an empty room, as he never ate at home.

[64][65] Lanzoni lampooned himself in comedy film Zoolander the following year, which featured over a dozen celebrity cameos.

"[66] In 2002, 2003, and 2012, Fabio appeared in soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, as a close friend of the character Sally Spectra, played by Darlene Conley.

[45][57] In 2010, he was featured in Big Time Rush[69] and played the character Captain Hawk in The Suite Life on Deck episode "Senior Ditch Day.

Other endorsements included Wickes Furniture, Ames Hardware, Old Spice, and the American Cancer Society.

In 2008, he launched Healthy Planet Vitamins, a company selling whey protein, glutamine, and colostrum products.

[73] In 2021, he launched a hair and skincare line for men titled Aston James, with the help of two Australian entrepreneurs.

[9][74][75][76] The company's mission is to, "bring the experience of buying a Rolex to the men's personal care space.

"[80][81] During a promotional event, Lanzoni was seated in the front row of inaugural ride of the Apollo's Chariot roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

[83][84][85] The goose died, and Lanzoni descended the ride with blood on his face[80][77] possibly from a nasal injury.

In a 1993 People interview, at the age of 34, Lanzoni condemned the idea of plastic surgery: I'm gonna keep developing something inside.

"[8] In 2016, describing his unique diet to Sports Illustrated,[15] Lanzoni stated,In the morning I get up, I have my oatmeal, I have, always, an egg whites omelet, sometimes with spinach, sometimes with asparagus, sometimes with tomatoes or mushrooms.

[15][87]In 2015, Lanzoni stated he goes to the gym for 60 minutes at least four times a week, engaging in aerobics and weight training.

[14] As of 2015, he owns about 325 motorbikes; when The Washington Post asked Lanzoni why he collected so many, he responded, "There's 365 days in a year.

[15] In a 2024 interview with Bill Maher, Fabio said that he rarely returns to his country of birth, and described Italy as "a shithole".

[18] He described his potential partner to People the same year:[91]Someone with a beautiful soul, great sense of humor...I want a woman that can do sports and can be a little bit tomboy.