Yes, and another important benefit of lower body strength is balance. Over a lifetime of compensating for various aches and pains, some crucial muscles, like the glutes, can become passive bystanders and no longer activate normally. That imbalance can lead to imbalance that results in a fall, one of the leading causes of death in older people. I was unknowingly on that trajectory, despite being very active. A good physical therapist recognized it, and we went to work. And, oh yeah, the two hip replacements I had this year changed everything. I’m now taking long walks every day, doing intense leg work in the gym, and feeling better than I have in years. So don’t overlook orthopedic issues that can be corrected!