Researchers aren’t sure why cannabis consumers are more active. But for consumers 50-years-and-older, cannabis could help get them activated. It is well-documented that if you do nothing, your body will suffer – and the majority of Americans do not meet their daily activity requirements. In fact – according to the HHS website – 80% of Americans do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, and more than 80% of adolescents do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet the guidelines for youth.