Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Increasing muscle mass with strength training can impede weight control because, if you stop exercising, the muscle will turn into fat.
2.Weight training can help a thin person gain weight because it increases lean muscle mass.
3.If a person loses weight, exercise is unnecessary since weight loss alone can firm up flabby thighs and abdominals.
4.Adding weights to an exercise program can decrease workout time by giving more benefit in fewer repetitions.
5.Strength training is not recommended for improving athletic performance because it can cause a person to be muscle bound and slows reaction time.


1.FALSE
2.TRUE
3.FALSE
4.TRUE
5.FALSE

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