To do a calf raise, bring yourself up onto your tiptoes and fully contract your calf muscle. Though it may vary based on your fitness experience, three sets of 15-20 reps is a good start.

‘The calf muscles are essential to the control ... This is the calf version of a "walking lunge" and great for warm-ups – calf raise, step forward and land in a stretch position, repeat.

So what we will do is use this machine. We sit in this chair with our feet shoulder width apart. Push yourself upward until our legs are straight and go up on you tip toes. And do calf raises.

Calf raises 5. Standing hip circles Lift your knee ... you to use your full range of motion, which can help you warm up before exercise and improve overall flexibility. You also tend to lose ...