Reene Teder: fitness and determination
Reene Teder came to fitness after a long journey through gymnastics, dance and aerial acrobatics. Her story offers a candid reminder that getting in shape takes more than a single good workout: it takes patience, a good coach and the ability to take responsibility for yourself.
Why Reene Teder stands out in fitness
Reene is 170 cm tall and makes it clear that the number on the scales no longer means anything to her on its own. The overall picture says more about her condition: how her body moves, how defined her muscles are and whether her preparation is heading in the right direction. That is a useful reminder for anyone who trains. Your weight may fluctuate, but the mirror, how you feel and your consistency often tell a more honest story.
She discovered fitness through her mother, Jana Teder. When Jana started fitness training in 2017, Reene joined her at Fitcamp that summer. There she met Aman and others from the bodybuilding and fitness community. The idea gradually took root. Once her gymnastics career ended, it became something she really wanted to pursue.
That background matters. Reene had plenty of sporting experience behind her. She spent 15 years in rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnastics and has also been a dancer since 2015, exploring styles from contemporary to hip-hop. She also has experience in aerial acrobatics. That background brings posture, coordination and confidence to the stage—qualities you cannot quickly develop through gym training alone.
How Reene Teder trains and eats
Reene trains under her coach’s watchful eye. She does three upper-body workouts and two lower-body workouts a week. Her cardio volume depends on her condition. At the time of the interview, she was doing 1 hour and 40 minutes a day. This is part of competition preparation, not a beginner’s program.
It is worth pausing here. Getting into competition shape and exercising for health are different things. One requires a very precise plan over a short period; the other needs to fit around work, school, sleep and everyday life.
Reene takes an equally structured approach to nutrition. She eats five meals a day and has entrusted her meal plan to her coach, Tatiyana Pudovkina. Her coach specifies the foods and quantities. When school and training leave you mentally tired, this kind of system means fewer decisions to make. You do not have to think about what to eat every time. You simply follow the plan.
Reene named her favorite meal as pan-fried ground chicken with barley groats, seasoned with a stock cube and dill, with fresh cucumber and salt on the side. It is a very ordinary meal that feels entirely familiar in an Estonian kitchen. When she is not dieting, she would happily have a creamy pasta dish, too. Honestly, that makes her story more relatable. Even an athlete does not live by a picture of the perfect plate alone.
Practical lessons for getting in shape
At the time of the interview, Reene’s biggest fitness achievements had come at the Estonian Championships: gold in junior fitness and bronze in women’s fitness. In gymnastics, she has two world championship bronze medals in the country standings, and her group placed 8th at the 2016 World Championships. In dance, she placed 5th in the show dance category at the 2018 World Championships and won bronze at the 2017 European Championships. She was the 2018 Estonian champion in aerial acrobatics.
Those are impressive results, but Reene says that even the smallest victory means a great deal to her and brings plenty of emotion. That is worth reflecting on. For you, a small victory might be your first month without a break from training, your first proper squat or keeping your routine going as autumn evenings grow darker.
Reene’s view on motivation is simple: no one else can motivate you the way you can motivate yourself. A coach can guide you. Friends can support you. But ultimately, the decision to go and train has to come from you. The simple truth is that if someone else always holds the responsibility, you leave your progress to chance.
Her three tips for getting into better shape are clear. First, choose a coach who is a good fit for you as a person, rather than choosing on name or achievements alone. Second, learn to recognize where you have failed to follow through instead of always looking elsewhere for someone or something to blame. Third, give it time. Everything takes time.
To relax, Reene enjoys a massage or watching a good series or film at home. The supplements she mentioned were magnesium, omega-3, a multivitamin and digestive enzymes. She sees her mother, Jana Teder, and her coach, Tatiyana Pudovkina, as role models because she sees them every day and hopes to be just as determined and successful one day.
FAQ: Reene Teder and fitness
How did Reene Teder get into fitness?
She discovered fitness through her mother, Jana Teder. Going to Fitcamp, meeting new people and finishing her gymnastics career finally turned the idea into action.
What does Reene Teder emphasize most in training?
One idea runs through her story: your coach needs to be a good fit for you as a person. A good program works better when it is backed by trust and clear communication.
Does Reene Teder recommend focusing on the number on the scales?
No. She says that the number on the scales means nothing to her on its own. What matters more is the overall picture, how her condition is improving and whether her efforts are taking her in the right direction.
Author: Turg.Fitness.ee
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