Imagine this: Your experience with cannabis is way different then what older generations told you it would be like.

It turns out, you’re not alone. A big new study found that people who use cannabis are more likely to be active, especially in states where it’s totally legal.

Wait, What Was in this Study?

Researchers looked at health data from thousands of adults across the U.S. between 2016 and 2022. They wanted to know: Is there any connection between cannabis use and physical activity?

Short answer: Yep. And it’s a good one.

5 Fast Facts from the Study

🧠 More Movement

From 2016 to 2022, more people started getting active AND more people started using cannabis. The two went hand in hand.

🏃 Cannabis Users Were More Likely to Exercise

People who used cannabis were 24% more likely to engage in physical activity compared to non-users.

🌱 Legal States = More Movement

The connection was even stronger in states with legal recreational cannabis. Users there were 47% more likely to be active.

💪 Chronic Illness? Cannabis Might Help

Usually, people with medical conditions are less active. But among those who used cannabis, that drop-off wasn’t as big.

📈 This Isn’t a Fluke

Researchers controlled for age, income, and health—and the link still showed up.

Quotes from the Study (with Human Translation)

"Cannabis use was associated with greater odds of physical activity."
Translation: People who use weed move more.

"The association was stronger in recreational-legal states."
Translation: When cannabis is easier to get, people are even more likely to be active.

"Among individuals with chronic conditions... cannabis use may mitigate this disparity."
Translation: Cannabis might help folks with pain or health challenges get back out there.

So What Does This Mean for You?

Here’s the deal: OFFFIELD was created on the idea that movement can be joyful, even euphoric, and that cannabinoids, when used intentionally, can support that feeling.

This study? It’s a giant green checkmark on what we’ve believed from the beginning.

With OFFFIELD, you can:

Run Happy : not punishing.

Train Focused : not foggy.

Recover Deeply : not sluggish.

Enjoy the Process : not just the progress.

A Note to the Skeptics (or Your Aunt Becky Who Thinks Cannabis = Couch)

Science is evolving. What we’re seeing now is that cannabis isn’t just about chilling on the couch. It’s showing up in races, rides, hikes, and runs.

And with the right dose, the right blend, and the right mindset? It’s not a shortcut, it’s a tool for better training, better recovery, and better connection to your body. If you want to time it around a session, here is our guide to THC gummies as a pre-workout, including how to dose and when to take them.

Try It for Yourself

If you're 21+ and live in the U.S., OFFFIELD is here to help you move smarter and smile bigger. We’re science-backed, athlete-approved, and here to bring joy to every workout, one gummy, sip, or mile at a time.

Happy trails. And hey, move how you like.