{"id":155,"date":"2010-02-23T16:32:21","date_gmt":"2010-02-23T16:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?155"},"modified":"2010-02-23T16:32:21","modified_gmt":"2010-02-23T16:32:21","slug":"building-up-the-calves-a-neglected-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/building-up-the-calves-a-neglected-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Building up the calves: A neglected exercise?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Single soldiers looking to improve their physique should not forget about their calves, an area often missed out on during gym sessions, according to an experienced personal trainer.<\/p>\n

Troy Meyers, who is also a sports conditioner, wrote for Project Q Atlanta that many concentrate on the upper body and miss out on the calves, bringing disproportionate results.<\/p>\n

"To produce impressive calves, you must focus on working hard to build them up and give them just as much attention as any other body part," Mr Meyers said.<\/p>\n

He recommended going heavy when working out the calves and aim to increase weights 25-50 pounds each month.<\/p>\n

This will provide tendons and ligaments with the time they need to adapt to the rising weight, Mr Meyers added.<\/p>\n

Single soldiers wanting other fitness tips can look to the current Miss England Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge for tips.<\/p>\n

She recently told the Sun that those looking to maintain a good physique should have a regular routine.<\/p>\n

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