Core Exercises During the early stages of recovery, you can continue with core exercises that don’t put pressure on your calf muscles. These include diagonal crunches and yoga’s prone cobra pose.

However, exercise can also cause the excess fluid in your body to pool in your legs. As a result, the swelling becomes more pronounced right after you work out.

Use this exercise mat from Lululemon for every HIIT, strength training or stretching session — it provides the perfect balance of slip-resistance and support.