Do Hard Things: Quiz #2

How can athletes prevent burnout?

• By training continuously without breaks

• By balancing stress with adequate recovery

• By ignoring stress

• By focusing only on physical training

What is stress inoculation?

• Avoiding stress

• Controlled exposure to stress to build resilience

• Ignoring stress

• Sudden exposure to intense stress

What does effective recovery involve?

• Just sleeping more

• A combination of sleep, nutrition, and mental relaxation

• Avoiding training

• Eating high-sugar foods

Why is recovery important according to Magness?

• It allows athletes to rest indefinitely

• It helps sustain high performance and prevents burnout

• It eliminates the need for hard work

• It is optional for high performers

Which type of recovery is essential for athletes?

• Only physical recovery

• Only mental recovery

• Both physical and mental recovery

• Recovery is not essential