Trump Steers Young Volleyball Player to Soccer — And Revives Controversial Fitness Test

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News (2 / 1) 06.05.2026 06:57 / Tim

What the Test Will Measure

Officials say the revived program focuses on measurable benchmarks: a one-mile run, sit-ups completed within 60 seconds, pull-ups or push-ups for upper-body strength and flexibility assessments. Trump said, “Physical fitness is everything,” and quipped he works out “about one minute a day, max, if I'm lucky.”

Officials Weigh In

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. referenced his uncle's earlier push for fitness and warned the issue affects national strength. He called current health statistics “an eye opener,” saying, “We're now the sickest nation in the world... 70% of adults are obese or overweight, and 77% of our children cannot qualify for military service,” and praised the return of school competition and recognition.