Here are five must-do exercises that target the calf muscles effectively, keeping them supple and strong. The standing calf ...

‘Calf muscles also need strengthening as they connect directly to the achilles tendon, which often creates pain and injuries for runners ,’ adds Tough. ‘The strength of the calves is often ...

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, going to physical therapy, want to increase your flexibility, dealing with foot pain or just love to stretch — you should consider getting a slant board. It’s ...

Gym Smarts: Stretching Part One First stretch I am gonna show you is stretching out the calves. Very easily, lean up against something. You want to feel that stretch through your calf muscle and ...

You train your glutes, hamstrings and quads, but are you forgetting the lower half of your leg? Forgetting to strengthen and stretch the calves is a mistake… “I’ve had chronic tendonitis in ...

One cannot be successful without the other.’ Can calf stretching prevent a calf strain or tear? Tight, strained or torn calves can sideline runners for days, weeks or even months. Fortunately ...

You’ll see most professional golfers and golf enthusiasts with their own stringent pre-round routine that includes their ...

“Not stretching before you run can also mean that the calves aren’t ready to take the load, and can lead to them tightening up.” The best way to release that tension? Stretching, which isn ...

For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re easy to skip because stretching can feel uncomfortable, less stimulating compared to your ...