Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

If you ask a personal trainer about the best move for longevity, they almost always recommend squats. While these are great ...

If you have pain on the outside of the lower leg above the ankle, you might have a calf strain. Whenever you lift your heel to step forward or walk on your tip-toes, the calves flex. Because of this, ...

Overall, it can take a few weeks to build one pound of muscle, and that’s also because you want to do it sustainably, says Yu ...

If you've ever watched the elites at the front of the marathon, you'll likely have been struck by two seemingly opposing things: 1) they are moving unbelievably fast and 2) they are making it look ...

How to: Stand on a flat surface with your toes pointed straight ahead. Lift your heels off the floor to flex your calf muscle. Pause for moment, then slowly return to the floor. Thats one rep. Calf ...

Build stronger legs after 50 with 5 joint-friendly chair exercises targeting quads, glutes, and hamstrings—no heavy weights ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...

Start activating your second heart today and feel the difference in every step. Keep your calves strong, your blood moving, and your performance at its peak. Your body will thank you with lighter legs ...

Tight, cramped calves keeping you down? It doesn't have to be that way. Here's exactly how to get the best calf stretch, according to a yogi. Your calves can be pretty hard to stretch, and that stinks ...

After 60, building muscle should be high on your priority list—and for good reason. Once you hit 30, you lose anywhere from 3% to 8% of your muscle every 10 years. If you don’t step up your exercise ...