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 mark this and return next submit

Explanation:

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

• Option A: Focuses on diabetes and sarcopenia, not injury prevention. Eliminate.
• Option B: Discusses metabolism from muscle mass, not injury. Eliminate.
• Option C: Strengthening tendons, ligaments, and cartilage directly supports injury prevention (these structures are key in joint stability and injury resistance). This matches the question's context.
• Option D: Relates to self - image and athletic performance, not injury risk reduction. Eliminate.

Answer:

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