31 million Americans over the age of 50 lead sedentary lives. Researchers reached this estimate by analyzing surveillance data. “Other findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study are that geographically, people in the South were the least active—39% of adults in Arkansas were inactive, more than in any other state—followed by the Midwest. People in the West were the least inactive.” If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, incorporate light movement into your daily routine and build up more physical activity as your body adjusts.