Want to stay sharp as you age? Start with your lower legs. Calf size is more than just a muscle metric—it may also reflect brain health. A 2025 study found that people with calves smaller than 31 ...

Build stronger legs after 65 with 4 seated exercises that protect your joints and boost strength, balance, and everyday ...

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 ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you ...

The strength of your calf muscles may help predict whether or not you will develop dementia, studies show. Strong calf muscles help maintain healthy blood pressure and ensure steady blood flow to the ...

If you run, you need to care about your calves – the muscles that generate much of the force that powers your stride. Strong calves not only help you to run faster and more efficiently, but also ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

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 ...

Strong calf muscles provide a stable foundation for your ankles and can help prevent ankle sprains, according to Jeffrey Beck, exercise specialist with the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute ...

Your legs contain some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in your entire body, yet they’re often overlooked in favor of flashier upper body workouts ...

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 ...

A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...