Which term describes mixing different workouts to prevent overuse?

• A. RICE
• B. Warming up
• C. Cross training
• D. Stretching

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is using cross training to prevent overuse by varying training stresses. Cross training means including different activities or exercise modes in a plan so the same joints and muscles aren’t subjected to constant repetitive loading. For example, if you run every day, the same tissues repeatedly bear the load; mixing in cycling, swimming, or strength work distributes the stress across different muscles and joints and gives time for recovery, which lowers the risk of overuse injuries while maintaining overall fitness. This approach keeps training diverse and sustainable, rather than stressing the body with the same movement pattern. RICE is about immediate injury care, warming up is to prepare the body for activity, and stretching focuses on flexibility; none of these inherently use a variety of workouts to prevent overuse in the same way cross training does.