I would not work out if not for the health benefits.

That said, after I got a bit of muscle some chores became much easier. Carrying luggage or groceries, or squatting to pick up or manipulate something down low. I just had a baby, I suppose it will be much longer before he grows heavier than my capacity for carrying him.

The aesthetic and self-esteem boost are also something to consider, though my muscles are barely noticeable by now.