No, we’re not joking — your calf muscles are called the ‘second heart.’ Here's why

Your calf muscles are often referred to as the 'second heart' because they play a crucial role in pumping blood around the ...
Forbes

Simone Biles Suffers Calf Pain, What You Should Know About Such Injuries

Simone Biles receives treatment during Women's Qualification during Day 2 of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on July 28. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty ...
AOL

How to Do Calf Raises to Fire Up Your Leg Muscles and Improve Your Balance

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 ...
Indiatimes

Tired, achy legs? Top Vascular Surgeon reveals the exercise that improves blood circulation in just 30 seconds!

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action pushes used blood upwards against gravity, helping it return to your heart ...
AOL

You Can Strengthen Your Calves Without Even Standing Up

Fun fact: Chair exercises may have bigger benefits than you realize. The soleus pushup, a simple seated move, comes with perks like increasing blood circulation and boosting your metabolism, new ...
Health.com

11 Leg Exercises to Strengthen, Tone, and Build Muscle

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...