Regardless of what’s causing your tight calves, spending a few minutes rolling out these muscles with a foam roller or lacrosse ball can help alleviate the sensation of tightness, says Bui. Aim for ...

It’s easy to assume that, in order to become a better runner, all you need to do is to run more. The reality, though, is a little more nuanced. Yes, more miles usually translates to quicker times, but ...

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

African-inspired exercises provide a unique way to improve calf flexibility. These exercises, which are based on traditional ...

Shoulder rolls are great for releasing tension in the upper body. Start by standing or sitting comfortably with arms at your sides. Roll your shoulders forward in a circular motion five times, then ...

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 ...

Discover how these four simple calves stretches can improve your flexibility and recovery after walking or running.

Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and ...