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Picture of The Calf Muscle

Tough connective tissue at the bottom of the calf muscle merges with the Achilles tendon.

Picture of The Biceps

The biceps includes a “short head” and a “long head” that work as a single muscle. The biceps is attached to the arm bones by tough connective tiss...

Picture of The Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon then inserts into the calcaneus.

Heat Exhaustion

After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. Heat exhaustion is s...

Muscle Strain

The amount of swelling or local bleeding into the muscle (from torn blood vessels) can best be managed early by applying ice packs and maintaining ...

What are Knee Ligament Injuries?

Ligament injuries in the knee -- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. Medial collateral ligament (M...

Take The Plunge: Get Into Swimming

When she first stepped into the pool, Makeda Pennycooke didn't know how to swim. If you're swimming outdoors, sunscreen is a must. Apply a water-re...

Weight Training Basics

The same principles apply just as much to everyday athletes who work out in the local gym or at home, says Chester S. 'Many people are setting up e...

Benefits of Pilates

'It is an education in body awareness,' says Galliano, who owns Live Art Pilates studio in Los Angeles. Can Pilates exercises really give you a was...

Basics: Build Muscle for Better Health

'Three to four hours after a strength- training workout, you're still burning calories,' says Seibers, a creator of fitness videos including the 'S...

Fitness Basics: Swimming is for Everyone

Angela Lane has great memories of swimming during her childhood, spending endless summer days at the pool to find refuge from the Arkansas heat. 'S...

Fitness Basics: Running for Your Life

You don't have to be an athlete -- or even aspire to be one -- to start running. Whatever your goals, says Scott's coach, Julie Isphording, running...