can you get rid of your calf muscles?
814845
I've got the same problem, so I hear you. I've been told Pilates works, so I'm going to give it a shot. Good luck!
198439
The Calves are actualy not an easy muscle group to slim down or even make larger. If you ever look at a body builder that Has a huge Torso and then has skinny legs (more or less calves) this is his genetic make up. So it is with you, you are geneticly enginered to have bigger calves. You could however do more aerobic excercise that doesn't put a lot of impact on your legs. Such as the Eliptical or the Bike or even swimming. You will use the muscle but not increase the stain put on it like in lifting.
518263
The only way to get rid of the fat is to spend more calories through exercise than you take in.  There is no way to target specific areas of your body for fat loss.  However, you can combine the lowering of caloric intake with  exercises to tone the muscles in your legs.
782421
A couple of good ways--jump rope, or use bench press bar with moderate amount of weight  on shoulders behind back of head, and go up and down on tip toes to strengthen calf muscles.  Also, running backwards uphill strengthens the calf muscles.
911669
work out your calf muscles, a simple way would be to put your hands against a wall and and just using your calves go up on the balls of your feet over and over. \n\nstronger calves will help, but some people are just born with better "hoops" than others, plus white people can't jump :)
959937
A great friend of mine had a lot of cellulite around her legs that she could never get off, no matter how much cardio and working out.  She did a whole body cleanse, and it all came off in less than 2 weeks.  It is much more effective and long term to address the cause of the cellulite, and not put on a cream. cleansing your body is the best way. if you want to know what program she used, send me an email and ill let you know. its aaronb05@sbcglobal.net
679112
A great excercise that you can do if you have stairs at home, is the calf lift.  Place your toes at the edge of the stair and lift up on your toes and then sink your heels past the stairs.  Lift up and down.  These excercises are great and can tone calfs beautifully.  Do high repititions daily and it only takes 5 minutes a day.\n\nHave fun, and good luck.
706553
You can't "remove" that skin. Does'nt work like that Hon. For both questions, STRETCH. Do more stretching excercises. It helps make the muscles stronger and more durable, plus it gives you longer features. Stretch more and you'll see the results.
43126
the gastrocnemius is the rear calf muscle - the best exercise for increasing the size of this muscle is standing calf raises (seated calf raises will focus more on the soleus, but it's best to work both for nice calves) The link below shows a video of how these are done.  They can also be done with dumbbells.  If you don't have a calf block at home you can use a stair, with dumbbell in one hand and the other hand resting on the railing for balance.
481218
Stand on a stair with the ball of your foot on the first step.  Let your heel fall down below the step then squeeze your calf muscle to raise it above the step.  Work the calf muscle till it is sore. Rinse, repeat every other night.\n\nOn the off nights, watch tv while standing on the sides of your feet.  Its kinda like standing on your pinkie toe.  raise and lower your body by the ankles while standing this way till the sides of your shins ache. Rinse and repeat.
846608
Yes, a lil bit. Sprints strengthen calves which increase your vertical. You can also do jump roping, ladders, calf raisers.
566737
Don't just focus on your calves. You should also have strong hamstrings, quads, glutes and back. Making the calves stronger is good for your footwork and first step though.
60089
apparently it depends on your athletic ability. if you work on your calf muscles and get your legs fit and into really good shape that should aid you... like i said apparently.
401115
You could try some rigid insoles in your shoes to support your arch and take the stress off the muscles of the ankle.  You can find the insoles at running shoe stores, make sure though they are the rigid ones.  The insoles should give you the best relief.\nAs for exercises, make sure to stretch your calf muscles regularly before and after exercise, and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.  For strengthening, try toe raises and heel raises, as well as balancing on one foot and once that is easy balancing on an unstable surface like a couch cushion.
901204
Not necessarily. Depends on how many days a week you workout, and whether you use a split and what kind.\n\n My advice- if you want to permanently reduce DOMS- is to work each muscle more than once every 7 days, ideally every 4 or 5. Why is this? Yes, a muscle is completely recovered when all the soreness is gone. HOWEVER, some muscle fibers hypertrophy and then regress before some of the other fibers are completely recovered. In other words, for optimal gains you can never wait until you are completely and utterly recovered except during periods when you are giving yourself a break from working out. \n\nSo my advice would be to do a lighter workout while you are sore , and make sure that you work each muscle more than once in a 7 day period and eventually you will not have the type of soreness that will hamper your workouts.
509148
Quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, and depending on the kind of brakes you have your wrist muscles can be worked by controlling the brakes to slow down or come to a quick halt.  It does work your butt by strengthening your quad area and all that junk in the trunk can be toned into muscle.
749119
Calf lifts ... you can do this at home - here is a link.