Which of the following individuals is most likely to experience symptoms of exercise burnout?
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AAn amateur cyclist who takes rest days and varies his training routine.
BA yoga enthusiast who practices yoga daily but includes different yoga styles.
CA professional triathlete who trains for multiple hours every day without adequate rest days.
DA recreational runner who jogs 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
✓ Correct answer: C. A professional triathlete who trains for multiple hours every day without adequate rest days.Answer: A professional triathlete who trains for multiple hours every day without adequate rest days. Exercise burnout is a result of consistently high intensity and volume of training without sufficient recovery time. Athletes who balance intense training sessions with proper rest and varied routines are less likely to experience burnout. Recreational runners, amateur cyclists who take rest days, and yoga enthusiasts who practice different styles are less likely to face burnout because they allow for recovery and variation in their activities.
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