At mike's last checkup, his doctor told him his blood pressure was high. he suggested that mike start engaging in regular exercise and taking time out of his day to relax. after his appointment, mike joined his local gym and purchased some yoga videos to do at home. he will get started with his new routine next week. what stage of change according to the transtheoretical model is he currently in?

Mike is in the preparation stage.

Explanation:

This stage is when someone is getting ready to change, focusing on the pros of change, rather than the negative aspects. In this case, the pros out-weight the cons. Mike realized he has a high blood pressure which can lead to complications in the future so he is aware of the need of change. He's taken some action, such as joining the gym and buying the videos.

the correct answer is c.