When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater role in circulation and vitality than most people realise. Every step taken, ...

Your heart beats nonstop to deliver blood to every part of your body, but it gets an assist from another pump that probably needs activating as you’re reading this right now. The calf muscles are your ...

When working on your legs, some people focus solely on the powerful muscles in the thighs, while overlooking the importance of the calves, which experts say is a mistake. Not only are these muscles ...

The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function.

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

Based on their findings, the researchers urged for the inclusion of a VRK1 gene analysis in the diagnostic workup of patients who present with predominant calf muscle weakness. Researchers are ...

In the first of its kind to investigate the effects of SPU exercises on patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), authors of a new study published in 2025 in Medicine indicate that SPUs may have ...

Correspondence to Argyro Kotsifaki, Rehabilitation Department, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar; argyro.kotsifaki{at}aspetar.com Objectives Vertical jump ...