Table 1. Stages of change sample questionnaire.
Which best describes you?

I currently do not exercise and I do not intend to start exercising in the next 6 months.

I currently do not exercise, but am thinking about beginning to exercise in the next 6 months.

I currently exercise some, but not regularly*.

I currently exercise regularly*, but have only begun doing so within the last 6 months.

I currently exercise regularly*, and have done so for longer than 6 months.
* regular exercise = 3 or more times per week for 20 minutes or more each time.