The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study.

Background: Previous research has shown that the built environment plays a role in habitual levels of physical activity (PA), however much of this research has been conducted in adults and higher income countries. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the strength of association between the built environment and PA in South African older adults.

Methods: Participants were recruited (n = 44, mean age 65 ± 8.