Here’s a look at how strong calf muscles can give your brain a leg up — and how to beef up these beauties at home.

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Your lower body can feel cooked after logging some miles, but does running count as leg day? Here's what to know about running and strength training.

Your leg muscles need fuel to work hard during exercise. Ditch the simple carbs (like white rice, wheat, suji, etc), and opt for complex carbohydrates that provide long-lasting energy.

Leg press Make the leg press your first stop, says Carlson. The exercise targets the quads and hamstrings—two of the biggest muscles in your legs—as well as the glutes.

Some people are naturally more flexible than others. But even if you weren’t born flexible, you can benefit from regularly stretching your leg muscles. WebMD describes how.

If you're dealing with muscle soreness, a foam roller can help. Experts say these are the foam roller workouts you should focus on for the most benefits.

For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood ...

Both the leg press and squat are beneficial exercises, but when it comes to toning the glutes, hamstrings, and quads, the leg press is more effective.

More information: Kazuki Kuriyama et al, Leg stiffness adjustment during hopping by dynamic interaction between the muscle and tendon of the medial gastrocnemius, Journal of Applied Physiology (2025).

Consider the following workouts if you are focused on building leg muscle stamina while improving your cardio scores.