Influencer Alisha Lehmann in Two-Piece Workout Gear Loves Soccer

Alisha Lehmann is kicking it on the field – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the soccer star and influencer shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set while playing soccer. "You are verry beautiful," commented one of her followers. "My goddess 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️," added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits. 

Alisha starts her day off with a morning training session. "I started my day bright and early with a rigorous training session on the field. We focused on drills to improve our passing accuracy and speed. It's always great to start the day off with some physical activity to get the blood pumping," she wrote in a blog for Chatfai. Mercedes Carnethon, MD, told the American Heart Assocation that soccer is a great workout for many reasons. "It is a game of continuous running and with very little stopping," said Carnethon, an associate professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. "It also has anaerobic elements – that high intensity where you're sprinting and then resting – you're constantly moving." Sports researcher Peter Krustrup, who has spent more than 15 years studying the health benefits of soccer, added that recreational-level play and soccer-related exercise drills can help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Soccer also can help shift body composition by decreasing fat and increasing lean muscle.

She also lifts weights. "After the morning training session, I hit the gym for a strength workout. Building muscle is crucial for staying strong on the field and preventing injuries. Squats, deadlifts, and lunges are some of my go-to exercises to keep myself in top shape," she writes. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Alisha understands the importance of nutrition, especially as an athlete. "During lunchtime, I refueled with a nutritious meal packed with protein and carbohydrates. As an athlete, it's important to fuel your body properly to have enough energy for training sessions and games," she says. 

She also gets leisure exercise. Over the summer Alisha traveled to Los Angeles and hiked up to the Hollywood sign. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

Post-game recovery is also key, says Alisha. "After each game, recovery is key to prevent soreness and fatigue. Stretching exercises help loosen up tight muscles while ice baths reduce inflammation post-game." "Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints," says Harvard Health. "Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage."