Trump revives Presidential Fitness Test

President Trump is pushing to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, a program that once encouraged physical activity among American youth. NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to sports physician Jordan Metzl about the potential benefits and challenges of reviving this initiative.

President Trump's decision to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test has reopened old wounds for many Americans who remember the embarrassment and struggle of failing physical challenges like pull-ups in front of their peers during school days.

Former President Donald Trump plans to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, a program that encourages physical activity among students. The initiative, which was previously discontinued, aims to promote health and fitness in schools.