Your calf muscles are often referred to as the 'second heart' because they play a crucial role in pumping blood around the body and supporting cardiovascular health.

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

Strength after 60 needs to reflect real-world movement across multiple planes. You step backward, reach sideways, stabilize on one leg, and absorb force from different angles. Training your legs this ...

Staying strong and toned after 55 doesn't mean you have to spend hours lifting heavy weights at the gym. There are plenty of ...

WORDEN, Mont. — Grant Heaton wears cowboy boots with shorts as he roams his backyard and the pasture bordering it. The 6-year-old walks a big circle through the tall grass, then sits beside big sister ...

Based on their findings, the researchers urged for the inclusion of a VRK1 gene analysis in the diagnostic workup of patients who present with predominant calf muscle weakness. Researchers are ...

Common causes of calf pain while walking include muscle cramps, bruises, or strains. You may be able to ease mild calf pain at home by resting, applying ice, and using OTC medications. Share on ...

Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

We’ve all seen pro cyclists with muscles that have been extremely toned by cycling, and the classic physique of big muscular legs with a comparatively small upper body and slim arms. There’s good ...

Hopefully, the news that Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has a partially torn calf muscle means he does not have compartment syndrome and won’t need surgery to relieve pressure on the injured ...