When I decided to take on a 30-day leg raise challenge, however, it wasn’t for the promise of stronger abs or rock-hard quads. I wanted to complete the challenge to prove to myself that I do ...

Then it’s time to strengthen those calf muscles, says writer Priyankaa Joshi. This is a fitness challenge that only requires three minutes of movement a day. It was only when I started running ...

If you want to bring calf raises into your structured workout, though, aim to incorporate them two to three days per week. Start with two sets of 10 to 15 reps, resting 30 to 60 seconds between sets.