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

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 ...

A classic gym exercise may not be as effective as you think. Science-backed insights now explain why changing the way you train your calves can lead to bigger gains in strength and size.

If you want to improve your blood flow and are experiencing fatigue and numbness in your legs, a vascular surgeon recommends ...

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 ...

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

If they’re not already, it’s time to put calf raises on your to do list. They’re simple, but super important whether you’re an athlete or gym-goer. “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles ...

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, ...

If you’re one of those who give up on meeting their 10,000 steps because they can’t drag their weak legs to walk for that long, this one’s for you. Calves are small but mighty. They help you walk, run ...

Want to start your day like Misty Copeland? The ballerina opened up about her morning routine of calf raises—and other ways she likes to stay strong. According to InStyle, before lacing up her pointe ...

A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...