To do standing calf raises, start by standing on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off. Keep your feet ...

A variety of factors including injury, inflammation, and activity can cause back pain in seniors. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help seniors prevent or manage their back pain. Learn more.

Are there any risks associated with calf stretchers? When used correctly, calf stretchers are generally safe – more reliable than makeshift stair stretches.

Exercises like knee bends, calf stretch, heel and toe raises, leg stands, and others can help improve blood circulation in the feet.

When most people do Achilles “stretches,” they tend to emphasize the feeling in the calf. But the Achilles tendon itself gets the most stretch when the heel is kept flat, and the shin shifts ...

Structured exercise plans that include weight-training, cardio, and flexibility are important for older adults. Find a list of senior workouts here.

In addition to helping with ankle stability, it’s a good calf stretch. This move may require a strap or resistance band. Here’s how to do it: Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front ...

The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretches To Try Some of the most effective stretches for plantar fasciitis target the calf, big toe, and base of the foot, according to Dr. Splichal.

Got stabbing foot or heel pain? These physical therapist-approved plantar fasciitis stretches ease tension, boost healing, and keep you moving—pain-free.

Stretching exercises are as much a part of strength training as a mat is to yoga. Here are 17 of the most effective ones for the whole body.

Are you ready for summer?Planet Fitness coach Austin Peters showed Kaime Stroot a few exercises and stretches that will help get your body read for summer and ...