Namita Nayyar:
During the COVID pandemic. Tell us more about a routine to remain fit in those challenging times?
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
It was tough going from just making my World Series debut in Sydney to having country lockdowns and not playing sevens for a long time. I decided to go back home to my family home in Hamilton and be with my parents and my four other siblings. I’m really lucky that my younger brother Noah is also a professional rugby player for the Crusaders and All Blacks. So we had each other to stay motivated and train together. We are very competitive siblings, so it definitely helped push me to be fitter and faster training against him. He taught me a lot of skills he’s learnt in his rugby environment, which kept things fresh and gave me lots of new learning’s.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
Whether you’re looking for some educational guidance on all things women health health-related or wanting to simply read entertaining and interesting content, it’s all available at your fingertips on this website.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding Rugby Playing girls, who are all your fans and would like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of playing Rugby?
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
I tell them they are 100% capable of turning their dreams into reality if they are willing and prepared to put in the work to get there. You have the power to shape your own reality. Before you’re a rugby player, you’re a human. Take the time to learn yourself, your values, and habits because those are the things that will drive and lead you through the highs and lows of your sports journey. Above everything, though love what you do and enjoy every opportunity!!!
Namita Nayyar:
You have an impressive Instagram following of 18K followers. A message for your ardent admirers.
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
I see my Instagram as just a way to store cool bookmark moments of my life that I enjoy scrolling back on and reminisce. So, to my surprise, it’s cool to have a large number of people who enjoy following along my journey, navigating life with me. I really appreciate having such amazing people from New Zealand and across the world who constantly support our team and me through all the highs and lows of sport.
Namita Nayyar:
You were initially chosen to captain the New Zealand girls’ sevens team to the 2018 Youth Olympics, but was ruled out due to a shoulder injury you received while playing representative rugby. In sports like Rugby, how were you able to overcome any physical or sports injury setbacks, and what advice can you give to those in a similar situation?
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
I always refer to this as a “springboard” moment in my life. A time that in the moment was really tough, but getting through to the other side of it, I really bounced back better than before, learning a lot about myself, what it means to be a team member, and strengthening my resilience.
I know it’s always hard when you get injured to get out of the “poor me”, “why me?”, “This sucks” attitude. But when you’re a part of a team, I think it’s really important to recognize that there’s still always a way to add value to your team and your team’s success, even though you may not be on the field. But for me, when I was ruled out of playing in the youth Olympics, I still made sure I stayed connected to the girls and offered support, feedback, and guidance to players whenever I could. I was also lucky enough to still go to Argentina and be able to support the team from the sidelines which was really special watching them win Gold and still feel a part of that success even though I didn’t take the field.
Advice I’d give to those with physical sports injuries is to view your period of time as an opportunity to try to learn something new or strengthen something else about yourself. Although it’s a hard, slow period of time rehabbing, celebrate all the small wins and signs of improvement, which will help maintain a positive perspective that you are getting closer and closer to reaching your comeback.
Namita Nayyar:
Quote you live by.
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
“Ultimately, the only real thing about your journey is the step you’re taking right now”- Eckhart Tolle.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about a day in the life of ‘Jazmin Felix-Hotham’.
Jazmin Felix-Hotham:
- 7 am- Wake up, cold shower, breakfast
- 8:30 am- Bike across the field to the training center and do individual rehab, roll out, trigger point
- 9 am- Rugby team meeting
- 9:30 am- Team prep to train- sprint drills in gym
- 10- 12 pm- Field training
- 12 pm- Recovery – Cold pool plunge
- 12:30 pm- Lunch
- 1 pm- Education session (e.g., Nutrition, Rugby analysis, Psychology)
- 2:30- 4 pm- Gym
- 6 pm- Cook dinner
- 9 pm- Night stretch routine, read a book in bed
- 10 pm- Sleep.
Jazmin Felix-Hotham Social Media Presence
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzhotham/
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