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Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Test to Boost Youth Health

8/2/2025

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On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump took a bold step to revive the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, a program first launched in 1966. This initiative seeks to tackle the alarming decline in youth health and fitness, with Trump underscoring the vital role of physical activity in bolstering national strength. Additionally, he formed the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to support this mission.

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On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump took a bold step to revive the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, a program first launched in 1966. This initiative seeks to tackle the alarming decline in youth health and fitness, with Trump underscoring the vital role of physical activity in bolstering national strength. Additionally, he formed the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to support this mission.