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 ...

Nothing boosts my energy like a nice long run. It's after I've clocked in some miles that soreness and stiffness throughout my ankles flare up — a discomfort I always shrug off with some ankle rolls.

The calves are one of the most overused and overlooked muscles in the body. This is a classic calf stretch that you can do just about anywhere. Stand a little less than arm's distance from the wall.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. In these trying times, ...

The secret to strong calves is in the science. To tone and build this important muscle group, you need to target both the gastrocnemius — the big ball of a muscle on your calf — and the soleus, which ...

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 ...

Physical therapist David Barouche has created a new fitness gadget called CalfPRO, offering the world’s first leveraged calf stretching system. CalfPRO has been designed to hold your heel in the ...