Not quite city and not quite rural: Active lifestyle beliefs in peri-urban Australians.

Active lifestyle strategies that support social interaction through physical activity and participation in sports may be particularly useful in peri-urban environments where opportunities for social interaction are limited. Such strategies should also take into account contextual factors that negatively impact active lifestyle control beliefs (eg, distance). SO WHAT?: This study provides insight into factors that may influence the active lifestyles of peri-urban Australians. This information can be used to develop contextually relevant strategies designed to encourage physical activity, discourage sedentary behaviour and assist to relieve health disparities faced by this population.