Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is ...

Your calves should be your lower-body biceps, the show-and-go muscles for your legs. But some people just develop a monster set of calves while some people can train their calves daily for their whole ...

They're with you every step of the way. Though they don't talk or listen to your problems, they are a source of constant support for you and the arch of your foot. They also look great in heels.

It’s easy to take for granted all the ways your leg muscles stretch, flex, and work together to enable you to go about your daily life. Whether you walk, stand, sit, or run, it’s due to the work and ...

When the muscles in your calf are overloaded, some of the fibres within it can tear. This is a very common injury in runners, though actually it first appears in medical literature in 1883 as 'tennis ...

Are you neglecting your “second heart?” Sitting for hours at work or at home inactivates a critical part of the body that helps keep blood circulating properly. The calf muscles are your “second heart ...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition affecting the artery in the back of the knee. It causes pain in the lower legs during exercise. The popliteal artery runs behind the ...

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 ...