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.

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 ...

Newsflash: Two sets of lazy calf raises after leg day won’t build anything but disappointment. Small calves might feel like a genetic curse, but the real problem is how most guys train them. On the ...

You may not need to have the calves of a rugby player, but you can still try to develop good calf muscles if you want to avoid heart attacks or maintain your blood sugar levels. This is especially ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From DOMS to concentric and eccentric exercises, fitness lingo is a minefield. The latest terms to have gained attention? 'Stretch-mediated hypertrophy' and 'long-length partials'. Nope, you haven't ...