President Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for young Americans
NBC News·2025-07-31 21:04

Initiative Overview - The Presidential Fitness Test and Presidential Fitness Award are being officially restored [1] - This initiative aims to reinstate a spirit of competition and commitment to nutrition and physical fitness [3] Historical Context - From the late 1950s until 2013, the Presidential Fitness Test was a significant competition among graduate scholars [1] - The top 15% were awarded with a patch, recognition, and certificates [3] Program Components - The fitness test included sit-ups, pull-ups, shuttle runs, and one-mile runs [3]