Exercises are prescribed for older adults as therapy to improve each of these qualities ex-cept which of the following?
a. Endurance
b. Muscle strength
c. Balance
d. Body sculpting
D
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A Incorrect. A therapeutic goal of exercise is increasing an older person's condi-tioning.
B Incorrect. Exercises that improve muscle strength are important for balance, strong bones, and metabolic processes.
C Incorrect. Developing core muscles to improve balance is an important goal of exercise in an older adult.
D Correct. Muscle definition is a quality valued by bodybuilders, but it is not a therapeutic concern.
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