Namita Nayyar:
In sports like Ice dancing how you were able to overcome any physical or sports injury setbacks and what advice you can give to those in a similar situation?
Natálie Taschlerová:
It is very important to always listen to your body. Your body tells you when you’ve crossed your limits. That is the incredible thing about it. I have to say that I’m very grateful for not having had any serious injuries in the past three years, unlike my brother. My advice is to always communicate with your coaches about how you’re feeling, if you’re in any pain, how you slept, etc. It’s crucial to share everything before anything more serious can happen.
As I get older, the risk of injury naturally increases. My key to staying healthy is proper recovery. It’s very important to give your body some time off. I love going to the sauna or getting a massage. Time off can also mean just hanging out with my friends and enjoying good coffee. This has many benefits for mental health as well. I focus on both physical and mental well-being because if you’re not emotionally and mentally stable, your body doesn’t rest well. I try to maintain a balance, making my downtime both exciting and truly restful, to ensure proper regeneration and give my body the rest it needs.
But if I do get injured, it’s very important to seek medical help immediately. Sometimes, as athletes, we think we can handle many things, overcome a lot of pain, and push through, but it’s always better to get it checked and ensure everything is okay. If a serious injury occurs and you need to stop training for a while, the key is to be gentle with yourself and focus on healing. It’s very helpful to have a mental coach to talk through your struggles, discuss how to keep your motivation up, and not give up just because you’re injured. It’s tough, but definitely worth it when you return.
To prevent injury, we have specific off-ice training with our physiotherapist. I focus on strengthening the weaker parts of my body, aiming to build more muscle to keep everything in the right place since I have significant hypermobility. It’s easy for me to make a wrong move and injure myself. So, we work on teaching my body not to overextend in ways that could harm my ligaments and muscles later on.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding Ice dancer girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of ice dancing?
Natálie Taschlerová:
It might sound like a cliché, but never give up on your dreams. It’s very important to follow your heart. Whatever you feel is never wrong. The path to reaching the highest point is long, but it’s definitely worth trying. You need to have patience. Remember that even a failure is a step forward, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time. Every mistake teaches you something for the future. So, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s okay to make mistakes. We are humans, and we learn something new every day.
Being a professional athlete is not easy. Many people see it as a way to escape school and some adult responsibilities, but it’s not always fun. We work hard, sweat, push our limits, and endure daily pain. We sacrifice many things, hoping that one day it will all be worth it. In my career, I’ve learned that it’s very important to trust yourself. Love yourself. Believe in yourself, because in the end, no one else will do it for you. It always has to be you. Don’t let people change you. There will always be someone who doesn’t like you and judges you. So don’t listen to others; always follow your heart.
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