Preparation (Green)
Description
People in this group have been seriously thinking about engaging in physical activity and have even taken steps to do some activity.
Facilitators Should Consider
- Give more information about physical activity – benefits
- Try to address barriers to being physically active
- Think about what motivators or incentives are needed for the person to consider being more active
- Reinforce the work they have done so far
- Provide immediate feedback to behavior (e.g., use Fitbit Flex for feedback about amount of activity)
- Start with any amount of minutes you have available for activity for a couple of days/week that might include walking during break, stretching, moving to a favorite song – it all adds up!
- Create a family challenge with a set (and small) goal of activity in minutes.
- Celebrate getting involved in even one activity.
- Notice what adjustments are needed in the environment and your activity plan