Question

below is a rough draft of juans essay. it contains errors. water jogged (1) running in water, also known as aquajogging, may look ridiculous, but it is worth any and all embarrassment. (2) this type of exercise can increase a runners speed. (3) running in water creates a substantial amount of friction, which benefits muscle development. (4) aquajogging is also a no - impact exercise. (5) water massages muscles with every movement as well. (6) as a result, aquajogging increases circulation and provides relaxation. (7) aquajogging is also a great way to stay cool during the dog days of summer. (8) water activities help remove metabolic waste, improve cardiac function, lower blood pressure, and encourage healing. (9) aquajogging is good for runners with a myriad of conditions. (10) people with stress fractures, sprains, shin splints, arthritis, bum knees, and other physical problems can easily run in water. (11) this exercise is also good for pregnant women. (12) as the fetus grows, the gravitational pull on land increases and causes pregnant women to strain their back and joints. (13) in water, a person supports only half of his or her weight, which is a huge gravitational relief. (14) this exercise eliminates impact, and this is especially helpful for expectant women who are not used to carrying a babys weight. (15) aquajogging will keep the body temperatures for mother and fetus normal. (16) less gravitational pull, less impact, and normal temperature make water the perfect medium for exercise. (17) it does not seem as hard to learn how to aquajog. (18) with your head above water, jog in place until you get used to it. (19) make the same motions you would if you were jogging on land. (20) then, jog around the pool. (21) you may require a flotation belt or vest. (22) for extra intensity, throw in a pair of ankle weights. 11 which sentence would best support juans argument? a. marathon champs and other professional runners also run in water. b. flotation belts and vests are rather expensive, however. c. stress fractures are fractures caused by repetitive motion. d. some athletes complain that running in water is too monotonous.

Explanation:

The essay is about the benefits of aquajogging. Option A shows that even professional runners use this method, which supports the idea that it is a worthwhile exercise. Option B is about cost of equipment, not the benefits of aquajogging. Option C is about stress - fractures in general, not related to aquajogging benefits. Option D is a negative comment about aquajogging.

Answer:

A. Marathon champs and other professional runners also run in water