In which stage of change is a client most likely to describe barriers and yet has not started exercising?

The stage of change in which a client is most likely to describe barriers while not having started exercising is contemplation. In this stage, individuals are aware of the benefits of making a change and are actively thinking about it, but they have not yet taken action. They may express concerns and obstacles that hinder their progress, reflecting their internal struggle between wanting to change and feeling stuck.

In contemplation, clients reflect on factors such as time constraints, motivation levels, or fear of failure, which leads to discussions about barriers. This recognition of obstacles typically occurs before any workplace changes are initiated.

In contrast, during precontemplation, individuals are often unaware of the need for change and may not even consider these barriers. In the preparation stage, clients would actively start planning and might have made some initial steps towards change. The action stage involves active participation where clients are implementing their exercise routines and overcoming any barriers they have identified.