Question

which of the following statements about maintaining a fitness program is true?
a. progress is always steady.
b. varying exercise types helps improve the likelihood of maintaining a program successfully.
c. exercising with a partner can be fun, but does not improve the likelihood of maintaining a fitness program.
d. starting off an exercise program at a high level of intensity is advisable to improve the chances of success.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Progress in a fitness program is not always steady. There can be plateaus, setbacks due to illness, injury, or lifestyle changes. So, this statement is false.
• Option B: Varying exercise types (e.g., combining cardio like running with strength - training like weight - lifting and flexibility exercises like yoga) can prevent boredom. When a person is less bored, they are more likely to stick with the program. This statement is true.
• Option C: Exercising with a partner can provide motivation (through accountability, friendly competition), and social support. So, it does improve the likelihood of maintaining a fitness program. This statement is false.
• Option D: Starting an exercise program at a high level of intensity is more likely to cause fatigue, injury, and discouragement. It is better to start at a moderate level and gradually increase intensity. This statement is false.

Answer:

B. Varying exercise types helps improve the likelihood of maintaining a program successfully.