Q: I am a 48 year old triathlete. In the 80’s and 90’s I was a runner. I was training heavily running up to 200km per week and my marathon PR was 2:25. I had no real injury problems, just the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Going out on my daily exercise routine, I<BR>ran to cross a street before the light<BR>could change,and felt a "pop" in my calf,a sharp<BR>pain,and weakness in my right<BR>calf muscle.<BR><BR>I ...

Calf raises boost lower leg strength and improve stability, benefiting athletes and those seeking injury prevention. They enhance ankle and foot mobility, crucial for everyday activities and sports ...

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 ...

When someone says they have calf pain, that typically means they’re experiencing aches or discomfort on the back of the lower leg, says Naimish Baxi, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the ...

From DOMS to concentric and eccentric exercises, fitness lingo is a minefield. The latest terms to have gained attention? 'Stretch-mediated hypertrophy' and 'long-length partials'. Nope, you haven't ...

BOSTON — Ahead of an MRI scheduled for Monday, Red Sox starter James Paxton is fearing a serious injury after feeling a “pop” in his calf and leaving his start Sunday in the first inning. The Red Sox ...

Luka Doncic’s calf injury has dampened the Dallas Mavericks’ preparation for their first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which begins Saturday. While I wrote about the various effects his injury ...