The calf muscles perform an essential cardiovascular support role that doctors describe as the “second heart. These muscles are called so, because they pump blood upward towards the heart. People with ...

With so much emphasis placed on the butt and thighs, it's easy to overlook the calf muscles. But given just how much we put our lower bodies through, this is never a good idea; weak, tight, or ...

Spring in Bermuda and we begin to go for a jog in the mornings, long Sunday walks on the Railway Trail and for the very serious slimming-downers, a rigorous routine at the gym commences. Whether you ...

Calf strength and ankle mobility are crucial for all athletes but particularly runners. When your foot strikes the ground, the functional stability of the whole kinetic chain relies on a strong and ...

If you want your calves to grow, you need to shock them constantly. Calves can be especially challenging. We've heard plenty of lifters complain they just don't have the right genetics to build big ...

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater ...

Your fibula is the smaller of two lower leg bones that run along the outside of your calf, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The bone stretches from your knee to your ankle, and it helps support your ...

Fresh out of a leg-day workout? Heavy squats and deadlifts can leave you feeling so badass, but they'll probably also make you pay big time when the muscle soreness hits later. That's where leg ...

When working out, many people focus on toning their legs, especially the lower leg muscles known as the calves. But no matter the amount of exercise, you can’t fundamentally change or “shrink” your ...

Physical therapist David Barouche has created a new fitness gadget called CalfPRO, offering the world’s first leveraged calf stretching system. CalfPRO has been designed to hold your heel in the ...