When your lower-leg muscles are in shape, they help you move and feel better. The calf muscle actually refers to three separate muscles in your lower leg that work together: Gastrocnemius muscle ...

Your body eventually adapts to this stress and repairs and remodels tissues so you can handle the increased miles. But higher ...

The glutes are the muscles that make up your backside and butt. They're one of the main movers in a deadlift since they're ...

If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have ...

Here to explain is Dr. Miho Tanaka, director of the women's sports program at Mass General Brigham.

3 unexpected muscle groups you work while walking 1. The anterior tibialis This muscle runs along the outside of your tibia, or shin bone.

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer reveals the only body part you should consider working out even on rest days.

Cross-train. Vary your workout. Don't overuse one set of muscles. Repeating the same muscle movements frequently can lead to overuse and repetitive-use injuries such as shin splints and tendinitis.

If you keep working out with shin splints, you may notice pain starts earlier in your activity and with less intensity. The pain we feel from shin splints is an inflammation of the muscles ...

Learn the best stretches for shin splints, plus what causes this issue in the first place, according to a fitness expert.