Bodyfitness and Laura Reisalu’s story
Bodyfitness is a sport where stage confidence has to go hand in hand with solid training and a very honest reflection in the mirror. Laura “Rosin” Reisalu talks candidly about the journey: how a chance recommendation turned into competitive sport, why competition shape never comes easily, and why they don’t consider themselves a leader of the sport in Estonia.
Bodyfitness: how Laura found the sport
By their own account, Laura got into bodyfitness quite by chance. Laura was working out at Arctic Sport when the client coordinator there, who was also a relative, suggested trying this particular sport. That led Laura to Argo Ader.
Argo sent Laura to a seminar that introduced bodybuilding, bodyfitness and fitness. That made the picture clear. Laura later said outright that now they knew what they wanted: bodyfitness. The first competition came about through trial and error, and from there everything started moving forward.
If I’m not mistaken, Laura started in the sport in 2007. In Estonia Laura competed in the -163cm category, and at international events, such as the World Championships, in the – 158cm category. These numbers show well how precise this sport is. A good gym habit alone isn’t enough here. Height, proportions, posing and the overall stage package count too.
Laura Reisalu’s coaches and competition shape
Laura’s coach has been Indrek Otsus. Natalia Nazarenko-Kiivikas has helped with other matters related to overall appearance: competition costumes, posing and a stage-ready package. Laura says they are very happy and grateful for these advisers.
Laura considers the greatest athletic achievement to be reaching the World Championships semifinal in 2008, finishing in 14th place. The same year, Laura reached the final at the World Cup and took 6th place. The Estonian titles matter too, because each one came through hard work.
So what actually happens when you chase competition shape? Laura’s answer is simple: the effort is huge. Laura is self-critical and even says they haven’t yet reached the kind of shape they would call peak condition. That sounds harsh, but many competitors will recognize it. When you step onto the stage, you’re not only looking at whether you’re in good shape. You’re looking at whether all the details come together.
Bodyfitness demands honest motivation
For Laura, bodyfitness isn’t work but a hobby. Still, it’s not an easy hobby. Laura finds motivation in the mirror. When shape starts to improve, the desire to push further appears. And on days that aren’t good, Laura still drags themselves to training.
But there is an important line here. When the body is tired or illness is lingering, there’s no point burdening yourself with even more training. This is one of the most practical ideas in the whole interview. A strong athlete isn’t the one who always grits their teeth and pushes on. A strong athlete can also notice the moment when it’s smarter to rest.
Speaking of supplements, Laura says they don’t take very many at the moment. After training they use amino acids and carbohydrates, plus vitamins and minerals. Since Laura sells supplements, they have tried various products in order to recommend them better and talk about them honestly.
Laura Reisalu’s character, downtime and role models
Laura describes their worst habit quite bluntly: they can be too “blunt and brash” and say things before they’ve had time to think them through. By Laura’s own account, a sharp tongue is sometimes a problem. It sounds like an honest answer, not a polished one.
For relaxing, Laura likes good food, a good film, the occasional play and a massage. As a child, they apparently wanted to become a dentist or a film actor, like many other kids. Physical education class was a story of its own, though: Laura rarely went, about once a month, and got the required tests done both after the fact and ahead of time.
One interesting episode involves Dorian Yates. Laura met Yates when he first came to Estonia in connection with the Innar Mardo Memorial. The two met again later through a seminar, and the contact continued. As an example of ideal shape, Laura names the Swede Linda Fodor-Egelstig.
Of their body, Laura is happiest with the back. At the same time, Laura immediately adds that all muscle groups still need proper work and everything is far from the ideal. If Laura could go back in time, they would start an active lifestyle much earlier, with gym sports already in their teens. Still, Laura regrets nothing.
Bodyfitness and plans for the future
Laura speaks about future goals cautiously. Laura still wants to get things done but doesn’t want to reveal plans too precisely. Some days they think one thing, some days another. The goals exist, and Laura is moving toward them.
Laura sends fans a big thank-you. It matters especially when someone writes to say they liked Laura on stage. That kind of support warms the heart. As for seeing Laura on stage again, there’s no firm date, but Laura thinks another year’s break is still on the cards. Perhaps we’ll meet in the autumn of 2011.
FAQ
What sport does Laura Reisalu do?
Laura Reisalu does bodyfitness. They started in the sport in 2007 and have competed both in Estonia and at the international level.
Who has been Laura Reisalu’s coach?
Their coach is Indrek Otsus. Natalia Nazarenko-Kiivikas has helped with stage appearance, costumes and posing.
When can Laura Reisalu be seen on stage again?
No firm date is given, but the interview suggests that a return to the stage after the break could happen in the autumn of 2011.
Author:Turg.Fitness.ee
Source: WHO – physical activity.
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