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 ...

Shin splints are caused by stress on your shinbone and the connective tissues that attach muscles to your bones, causing inflammation and pain in the shins.

Many modern gyms have turf and sleds. Sled work means low impact leg strengthening and cardiovascular training, all without ...

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 ...

Without proper shock absorption, the stress on your muscles and joints increases, setting the stage for shin splints to develop, Harcoff says. (FYI: These are the most comfortable running sneakers ...

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

3. The upper back muscles. Stanten is a big fan of getting your arms into the action while you walk. When you bend them at a 90-degree angle to help you propel your body forward, you’re engaging ...

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 ...

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.