THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...
A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...
Out are the days of only slogging through grueling high-intensity workouts like CrossFit and bootcamp classes day after day. Nowadays, chiller, low-impact activities, like walking, are having a moment ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Body-weight exercises are ...
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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.
The Focus: When you get unsteady, avoid gripping with your toes. Focus on a point on the floor and gently sway, letting your hip muscles do the work. Do 30 seconds per leg.
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