Which of the following statements about flexibility and flexibility training is FALSE?

A. Flexibility declines steadily once a person reaches adulthood.
B. Stretching programs can reduce the flexibility loss associated with aging.
C. Aging is accompanied by a shortening of tendons and increased rigidity in muscles and joints, thus reducing flexibility.
D. Flexibility is highest in the teenage years.


Answer: A

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