Which practice is part of preventing injuries from overuse during a training block?

• A. Monitor volume and intensity
• B. Skip rest days
• C. Rely on one training modality
• D. Avoid mobility work

Answer: (A)

Managing training load is essential to prevent injuries from overuse during a block. By tracking how much work you’re doing (volume) and how hard you’re pushing it (intensity), you can spot rising fatigue and adjust before it leads to injury. This might mean reducing week-to-week volume, dialing back intensity, or inserting lighter weeks and extra recovery days to give tissues time to adapt. Skipping rest days removes crucial recovery, relying on one training modality can overload a single pattern or tissue, and avoiding mobility work can leave joints stiff and less able to handle the load.