Nancy's goal is to lose 15 pounds. She goes running several times each week to burn more calories, but does not want to do muscular training because she is afraid of getting bulky muscles. You should explain to her that muscular training will do all of the following except

a)increase blood pressure.

b)improve her muscle tone.

c)improve her ability to run longer.

d)increase her basal metabolism.

Question

Nancy's goal is to lose 15 pounds. She goes running several times each week to burn more calories, but does not want to do muscular training because she is afraid of getting bulky muscles. You should explain to her that muscular training will do all of the following except

 a)increase blood pressure.

b)improve her muscle tone.

 c)improve her ability to run longer.

 d)increase her basal metabolism.

anonymous · Answer

The answer should be A because it wouldn't increase her blood pressure. Nobody want high blood pressure, however, it would increase her ability to run longer, improve her basal metabolism and improve her muscle tone. It wouldn't increase her blood pressure.

anonymous · Answer

a)increase blood pressure.