Question

variety is important for an exercise program because it _______.
a. improves muscle flexibility
b. reduces exercise effectiveness
c. alleviates boredom
d. improves the specificity of exercise

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Muscle flexibility is improved by stretching exercises, not variety in general exercise programs. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Variety should enhance, not reduce, exercise effectiveness by working different muscle groups or providing new challenges. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Having variety in an exercise program (e.g., different types of workouts, activities) helps prevent monotony, which alleviates boredom. This is a key reason for including variety.
• Option D: Specificity of exercise refers to training for a particular goal, and variety would likely decrease, not improve, specificity. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. alleviates boredom