Tight, cramped calves keeping you down? It doesn't have to be that way. Here's exactly how to get the best calf stretch, according to a yogi. Your calves can be pretty hard to stretch, and that stinks ...

Training your calf muscles can help improve the strength and appearance of your lower legs. Calves consist of two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Here’s a guide on how to train your ...

When you’re suffering from lower back pain, you might feel as if your entire pelvic area is immovable. This stretch can help ...

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 ...

Our lower legs are important to our everyday movement and as people get ready to hit the slopes this winter it’s important to both stretch and keep them strong for outdoor activities. Intermountain ...

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Limited ankle dorsiflexion can lead to injury, but you can assess and improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility at home with easy ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Massage guns. Foam rollers. Compression boots. For athletes looking to level up their running, there’s no shortage of accessories that can lend a hand. And one more effective-yet-underrated tool to ...

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 ...