The client inquires about isotonic exercises that will increase muscle tone. Which activities will the nurse recommend to the client?
Select all that apply.
1. Running.
2. Weight lifting.
3. Walking.
4. Pushing against a wall.
5. Cycling.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
Isotonic exercises increase tone, and involve activities such as running, walking, and cycling. Resistive exercises such as weight lifting do not increase muscle tone. Isometric exercises include those that affect muscle tension but do not result in muscle or joint movement. Isometric exercises are useful for strengthening abdominal, gluteal, and quadriceps muscles, for maintaining strength of immobilized muscles, and for endurance training. Examples of isometric exercise would include tensing of thigh muscles and extending the arms and pushing against a wall. Cycling is an example of isotonic exercise which increases muscle tone.
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