Table 2 Stage of change questionnaire

I am currently not very physically active and I do not intend to become more physically active during the next 6 months

Precontemplation

I am currently not very physically active, but I’ve been thinking about increasing my activity level during the next 6 months

Contemplation

I am currently not very physically active, but I am determined to increase my activity level during the next 6 months

Preparation

I am currently physically active, but I’ve only been so for the last 6 months

Action

I am currently physically active and I have been so for longer than 6 months

Maintenance

I was physically active a year ago, but in recent months I have been less active

Relapse

I do not know