An expert says this is the one muscle you need to strengthen to age well

A woman sits on an exercise mat smiling and looking at an open laptop. Next to her is a bottle of water and a pair pf light dumbbells. Behind her is a couch.

If you ask a personal trainer about the best move for longevity, they almost always recommend squats.

While these are great for strengthening muscles around your thighs and buttocks, they overlook another muscle group that’s incredibly important for aging well—your calves.