Calf raises work out and often overlooked, but crucial muscle — strengthening your calves can help prevent injury and support you while walking.

Post-meal blood sugar spikes can easily get blunted by small and low effort strategies. To practice calf raises, sit on a chair or stand and repeatedly raise your heels off the floor. Do it for 5 to ...

Squats improve bone mineral density and reduce fall risk in later life while stabilizing knees and reducing pain in arthritis patients. Lie on your back with one knee bent and foot flat on the floor.

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 ...