This week: Your calves
"NO-ONE ever comes to me and asks for strong, defined calves – but they should," says Kira Mahal, a personal trainer who runs MotivatePT.
"‘The calf muscles are the powerhouse for lifting your heel off the ground when you walk and run, and ankles and feet need them for stability. Spending time on strengthening your calves helps prevent injuries in the lower leg."
Do this exercise while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil: press the balls of your feet into the floor and rise up on to your tiptoes. Lower and repeat three sets of 15 repetitions.
Raise the intensity by doing them one leg at a time, or with your toes on a step so your heel drops lower than it.
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