1. Step to Tone Calves
Tone calves using a step. Stand on the lowest step of the flight for safety. Stand on the very edge, facing up the stair. Balance on the balls of your feet with the rest of the foot hanging over the edge of the step. Slowly stretch your calve by lowering your heel below the edge of the stair and then lifting up onto your toes, bringing the heel above the step. Repeat this at least ten times.
2. Have a Ball Toning Calves
Use an exercise ball to tone calves. Sit on your exercise ball finding a nice, balanced place. Separate your feet to about shoulder-width apart. Lift your heels from the floor, and balance on the balls of your feet and toes. The movement is very small, but feel your weight shift forward. Return your heels to the ground. This exercise is very simple, and you can do it quickly. Start out with three sets of twenty repetitions.
3. Tone Calves with a Balance Board
Give the calve muscles a good toning workout in gyms with balance boards. Step onto the balance board with one foot. Once that foot is firmly grounded and you are balanced, place the other foot on the balance board. Now balance your weight on both feet evenly. Try to stay balanced on the small point to tone your calves over time. Work with the balance board for at least ten minutes.
4. Add Weight to Tone Calves
Avoid buying expensive exercise machines targeting the calves by using a set of free weights to work out. Place the barbell weights on your shoulders, or place one dumbbell on one shoulder at a time to add resistance when doing calves lifts. To do a lift, stand with feet shoulder width apart and lift heels from the floor to balance on the balls of the feet and toes. The amount of weight to start out with varies depending on your size, strength and physical fitness. The weight should allow at least fifteen repetitions. The key to toning calves is lifting a little weight many times.
5. Sit Down to Work Calves
Tone calve muscles with a seated calf raise. Start this by sitting down on the end of a weight bench or armless chair. Bend your knees at a 90 degree angle, and place your feet flat on the floor. Lay a weight bar over your knees for resistance. Lift your heels off the floor slowly and return them to the floor. Do three sets of ten repetitions.
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