If you strength train major muscles like your quads, hamstrings, and abs, you’re off to a great start supporting your running routine. But stop there and you might not be performing as well or going ...

Calf raises work out and often overlooked, but crucial muscle — strengthening your calves can help prevent injury and support you while walking.

Fun fact: Chair exercises may have bigger benefits than you realize. The soleus pushup, a simple seated move, comes with perks like increasing blood circulation and boosting your metabolism, new ...

THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...

The latest fitness trend isn’t a new treadmill routine or push-up challenge: It’s seated calf raises, AKA “soleus pushups.” A soleus pushup is a trendy name for a seated calf raise that you are ...

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 ...

Jessie Inchauspe suggests calf raises after meals. This helps control blood sugar. It activates the soleus muscle. This muscle uses glucose for energy. Do it for 5-10 minutes. It reduces blood sugar ...

Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...