Box jumps, a plyometric exercise, greatly improve explosive power in the legs, including the calves. The activity involves ...

If you want size and strength in your lower legs, you need to put in the right type of work. Here's what you need to know.

He personally incorporates at least one of these calf exercises into every session and makes sure to cover all three variations once a week to build balanced strength and help pre ...

Here are five must-do exercises that target the calf muscles effectively, keeping them supple and strong. The standing calf ...

The Research Says: Heavy resistance training with nearly maximal loads has been shown to improve running economy and time ...

When you hop, run or jump, your legs behave like springs, absorbing and returning energy with each step. But what happens to ...

Researchers at the University of Tokyo reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key ...

‘The calf muscles are essential to the control of foot movement (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion) for walking and running,’ explains Liz Tough, a physiotherapist and expert in injury rehabilitation. ‘The ...

There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images ...