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 ...

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.

Stretches and strengthening exercises that target the areas around the calves and heels can help support recovery from conditions affecting the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon ...

Our calves muscles can get tight doing a variety of simple and strenuous activities including just walking. Intermountain Health yoga instructor Dawn Young says stretching your calves before or after ...

The calves are one of the most overused and overlooked muscles in the body. This is a classic calf stretch that you can do just about anywhere. Stand a little less than arm's distance from the wall.

If you have pain on the outside of the lower leg above the ankle, you might have a calf strain. Whenever you lift your heel to step forward or walk on your tip-toes, the calves flex. Because of this, ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

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 ...