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Here’s the one argument that makes my pitch for activity and strength fall apart:
People seem fine without it
It’s a simple counterpoint. The longevity and population gains of the last century were made without exercise and training. In fact it happened when activity levels decreased for most of the living population. More calories, clean drinking water and some healthcare unlocked longevity. Not more squats. Not more pull ups.
So why get stronger? In a more convenient world, the pitch for inconvenience fights an uphill battle. And getting stronger is inconvenient. But my pitch is the same as any that drives the impulse of self improvement.
It is better to be physically stronger and capable than not. Strength is convenient to possess but rather inconvenient to acquire.
Now the question is like saving up for retirement, reading as a habit or learning to write, it comes down to your perception of how essential strength is and how much do you value the independence that comes with it. There are no quick fixes. It takes time and energy. Is it worth it for you? That’s a question only you can answer.