Trump is bringing back the presidential fitness test, reintroducing sit-ups, shuttle runs, and pull-ups to schools. Here’s what we know so far about the reboot.

The Presidential Fitness Test, once a staple of American school life, was scrapped by the Obama administration in 2012 for being outdated and exclusionary. Revived in 2025 by President Trump, the test’s return has sparked a national debate—pitting health and discipline against inclusivity and mental well-being,

Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that will expand the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition and bring back the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools.