President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools across the United States. The order was signed on July 31, 2025, and marks the return of a physical fitness assessment that includes activities such as a one-mile run, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and shuttle runs. The test had been suspended 12 years prior in favor of promoting healthier lifestyles over competitive fitness measures. The revival aims to address concerns about physical fitness among American youth, with Trump explicitly mentioning the goal of ending what he described as "The Soft American." The announcement was accompanied by a press conference and a White House event featuring high-profile athletes and wrestler Triple H, who helped promote the initiative. The executive order also established a Sports Council to support the fitness program. The initiative has been framed under the slogan "Make America Fit Again."
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