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The "second heart" in your legs: Why your calves are the secret to cardiovascular longevity
Your lower legs do much more than just keep you upright and moving through the day. Science reveals that your calf muscles ...
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The "second heart" secret: Why your calf muscles are the unsung heroes of cardiovascular longevity
Science reveals that your lower legs act as a secondary circulatory pump, pushing blood against gravity to protect your heart and prevent dangerous blood pooling.
Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is ...
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 sugar and fat ...
Strengthening the key muscles used during running will improve your technique, reduce your risk of injury and improve your performance. Strength training - the secret to good running What muscles ...
The world’s largest running event returns for its 13th edition. Runners and wheelchair-users across the globe start together, all moving for one shared goal: to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
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