The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

When it comes to stretching, it's easy to focus on the larger muscles of the legs: the hamstrings, hips, quads—even the glutes. But the calves? They don't get enough attention. Calves can be a bit ...

This smart, three-position calf stretch is becoming a favorite among trainers in the U.S. for improving ankle mobility, muscle balance, and overall lower-body performance.

Sore calf muscles tend to crop up after hard runs, intense cardio sessions, or tough lower-body workouts, and are particularly annoying because of how long they can hang around. "It's hard to rest ...

(WTNH)– As millions of Americans are quarantined at home, remembering to stretch and stay limber is more important now than ever. Whether someone is taking up a new at-home workout routine, running ...

To round out your warm-up routine, we've rounded up the absolute best stretches that we've learned from fitness experts in 2019. As the clock ticks into a new decade, we’re taking a moment to revisit ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...