First, I'll mention that I generally agree that most people are not fit, that most people should get fitter, and that includes getting stronger. I'll also agree that getting stronger has tremendous real-world benefits, especially as you get older.
That said, you're pushing that message way too far and discounting cardio completely.
I think the main reason to get fit, for most people, is one of:
1. They want to live longer.
2. They want to have a healthier/better life.
3. They want to look better.
4. They enjoy it.
Different people have different goals, which are all valid. But you deciding that strength is the most important component of fitness is not true, for someone who doesn't share your goals.
For living longer, cardiovascular health is more important than strength, as is having lower body fat. That's the generally accepted view today - if you think otherwise, what evidence do you have for that?
For being healthier, after a certain amount of strength, I'm pretty sure that cardiovascular fitness is also more important, though admittedly I'm a bit less sure about that point.
For wanting to look better, this very much depends on the person. For most people, losing weight is the easiest thing to do to improve their appearance, though building muscle is probably the second most important thing. (I'm excluding makeup/fashion/etc which are completely different).
For enjoyment, well, that's completely dependent on the person. I personally love strength training and dislike many forms of cardio, but that's me.
First, I'll mention that I generally agree that most people are not fit, that most people should get fitter, and that includes getting stronger. I'll also agree that getting stronger has tremendous real-world benefits, especially as you get older.
That said, you're pushing that message way too far and discounting cardio completely.
I think the main reason to get fit, for most people, is one of:
1. They want to live longer.
2. They want to have a healthier/better life.
3. They want to look better.
4. They enjoy it.
Different people have different goals, which are all valid. But you deciding that strength is the most important component of fitness is not true, for someone who doesn't share your goals.
For living longer, cardiovascular health is more important than strength, as is having lower body fat. That's the generally accepted view today - if you think otherwise, what evidence do you have for that?
For being healthier, after a certain amount of strength, I'm pretty sure that cardiovascular fitness is also more important, though admittedly I'm a bit less sure about that point.
For wanting to look better, this very much depends on the person. For most people, losing weight is the easiest thing to do to improve their appearance, though building muscle is probably the second most important thing. (I'm excluding makeup/fashion/etc which are completely different).
For enjoyment, well, that's completely dependent on the person. I personally love strength training and dislike many forms of cardio, but that's me.