Question

strength training is beneficial because it decreases your risk of injury. which statement best describes why this is true?
a. muscular fitness training can prevent or improve diabetes and sarcopenia.
b. muscular fitness training increases muscle mass, which increases your metabolism.
c. muscular fitness training strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
d. muscular fitness training improves self - image and athletic performance.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine why strength training decreases injury risk, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Preventing diabetes/sarcopenia is not directly related to injury risk reduction.
• Option B: Increasing metabolism relates to energy use/weight, not injury prevention.
• Option C: Strengthening tendons, ligaments, and cartilage (connective tissues) directly supports joint stability and reduces injury likelihood during movement.
• Option D: Improving self - image/athletic performance does not address injury risk.

Answer:

C. Muscular fitness training strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.