An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal training. The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three times this month but is ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a week.
What is this individual’s current stage of change according to the transtheoretical model of behavioral change?
A . Precontemplation
B . Contemplation
C . Preparation
D . Action
Answer: A