Seems like a dumb question, doesn’t it, but here are some specifics taken from the Expert Rating organization, in which I’m currently enrolled:

Muscular strength – It is the amount of force that a muscle can exert with a single maximum effort. Adequate muscular strength is important for body alignment and also for the performance of daily tasks. An increase in muscular strength means increased fat-free mass and therefore a higher rate of metabolism. Maintaining strength and muscle mass is also vital for healthy aging.

There are three critical components there which I will summarize:

1. Body Alignment: Less trips to the chiropractor and free and unobstructed functionality of organs and skeletal structure.
2. BMI: A more muscular body means higher fat metabolism and less stored fat.
3. Aging: Delay and even halt and reversal of bone density loss and osteoporosis, along with dozens of other issues such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, and more.

Perhaps a summary here is this - if you’re not lifting weights or doing the appropriate calisthenic-type or load-bearing exercises at least twice a week, consider the above-mentioned benefits. If you’re a cardio-only guy or gal, consider the benefits of adding strength training to your regimen at least once or twice a week!