If there’s a muscle that often gets overlooked during leg day, it’s the calf muscles and, if you do remember to train them, more often than not, it usually includes quickly smashing out a dozen calf ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...

Strong legs aren’t just about athletic performance—they’re essential for walking longer distances, reducing discomfort, and ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...

Standing calf raises also promote joint health by increasing blood flow to the ankle joints. This improved circulation helps ...

Specific foot exercises that activate calf muscles have proven to speed healing of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Wounds Advisory Board member Laura Bolton, Ph.D., called for the routine ...

Varicose veins twist-and bulge under the skin, often causing pain, swelling, or that heavy feeling in your legs. The veiny ...

Simple calf exercises after lunch can help regulate blood sugar levels and support better insulin sensitivity. These easy movements also improve circulation and promote overall metabolic health.

Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design.