AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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What occurs during the preparation stage of behavior change?

Engagement in avoidance tactics
Active implementation of new behaviors
Individuals contact health clubs or purchase exercise videos
Long-term sustainability of new habits

The correct answer is: Individuals contact health clubs or purchase exercise videos

During the preparation stage of behavior change, individuals are often taking the initial steps to move toward adopting new behaviors, particularly related to health and fitness. This stage is characterized by a readiness to make a change, and individuals frequently begin to gather the necessary resources and plan their approach. Contacting health clubs or purchasing exercise videos represents actions individuals take as they prepare to begin exercising. These actions indicate a commitment to change and a proactive effort to establish new habits. As individuals engage in this stage, they often focus on logistics and planning, which prepares them for the subsequent action stage where they will actively implement their new behaviors. The emphasis is on preparation rather than behavior implementation, which differentiates this stage from the subsequent phases of change. The other options reflect different aspects of behavior change that occur either before or after the preparation stage.