Question

when an individual stops working out, muscles slowly ______.
a. strengthen
b. turn into fat
c. lose strength
d. stretch out

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Muscles don't strengthen when workouts stop, as strength maintenance/improvement needs stimulus. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Muscle and fat are different tissues; muscle can't "turn into" fat. Eliminate B.
• Option C: When exercise stops, muscle atrophy (loss of mass/strength) occurs due to lack of use. This fits.
• Option D: "Stretch out" isn't related to muscle response to stopped workouts. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. lose strength