The calf muscle is often called the body’s ‘second heart’ 🦵❤️ Why? Because it plays a major role in circulation. When your calf muscles contract—especially during walking—they squeeze the deep veins of the lower leg and help push blood upward against gravity back to the heart. This system is known as the calf muscle pump. If the calves are weak or inactive (prolonged sitting, immobilization, injury), blood can pool in the legs, leading to swelling, fatigue, and increased risk of circulation pro

ACTIVATE YOUR SECOND HEART. The calf muscle is often considered the second heart because it plays a role within the circulatory system that is similar to the heart. One pump of the heart exerts enough power to send blood throughout the body, reaching the lower extremities in just seconds. That oxygen-rich blood flows through arteries and capillaries to reach every cell of the body, providing oxygen and nourishment.The oxygen-depleted blood then needs to travel back up through veins to reach the