Alisha Lehmann, one of the most recognizable names in professional soccer, continues to make waves both on and off the field. Now playing for Juventus, the Swiss athlete has also shined in roles with Aston Villa, West Ham United, and the Switzerland national team. Known for her bold style—including playing soccer with a full face of makeup—Lehmann blends athletic excellence with her charismatic presence. Last week, she shared an Instagram post featuring photos of her and her Juventus teammates in action, captioned, “The most important thing is, to always work hard for each other 🤍🖤.” Lehmann exemplifies determination and confidence, making her a standout in the world of soccer and beyond. Here’s how she prioritizes health, fitness, and standing her ground.
1. She Plays Soccer
Soccer is one of the main ways that Lehmann stays in shape. According to Better Health, the sport has a lot of benefits. “As play during soccer is continuous, soccer is great for fitness and cardiovascular health. People of various ages and skill levels can participate in soccer, with those of various sizes being able to do equally well.”
2. She Does Push-Ups
Lehmann is seen doing push-ups with a soccer ball on her back in this Instagram video. According to NASM, push-ups have a lot of health benefits. “Incredibly, this ONE exercise can help you torch calories, build and tone muscle, gain strength, and positively impact your overall fitness, function, and performance. Due to its versatility, mastering this exercise can be vital to unlocking your true fitness potential…Push-ups focus primarily on the following muscle groups: • Pectorals (chest muscles). • Deltoids (shoulder muscles). • Serratus anterior, trapezius, and rotator cuff (posture and shoulder support muscles). • Triceps (backside of the arm muscles). • Core stabilizers (abdominals and spinal support muscles). • Gluteals (hip muscles).”
3. She Hikes
Lehmann likes to go hiking to keep herself in shape. She shared this post on Instagram of herself on a hike to the Hollywood Sign. Lehmann captioned the post, “If you wanna know, it took me 2 hours to get there🧘🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️” Piedmont states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking is a weight-bearing exercise that builds muscle mass and helps prevent osteoporosis. Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile. Being outside in the sunshine provides the body with vitamin D.”
4. She Swims
Lehmann likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos of herself swimming at the beach in Miami on Instagram. Lehmann captioned the post, “Lish at the beach at 8 am.” Swimming has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Want to keep your ticker at peak function? Cardio activity is one of the keys to a healthy heart, and swimming’s cardiovascular benefits are clear. It’s been shown to: Improve cholesterol levels. Reduce blood pressure. Lower your risk of heart disease.”
5. She Stands Up For Herself
Lehmann has had to deal with a lot of criticism for her play style. However, she makes sure to defend herself. She talked about this with The Times, “A lot of people only see the social side [of my life, via Instagram] and not actually how I play football. About this, I’m sometimes disappointed, because I work hard every day. I train every day and I want to be the best player I can be. They don’t really know how I play. I’m always saying, ‘Watch a game please’ — and then they’re surprised.”
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