The yearly scholastic fitness test may help to combat the rising childhood obesity rate—but only if schools (and the government) make some changes.

Physical exercise is an essential requirement for maintaining wellness in both adult, and child populations. Physical exercise enhances cardiovascular health, muscle strength and bone density, while ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and ...

Aug. 21, 2025 – When Spencer Nadolsky, DO, heard about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, he shared his personal experience. His older brother, a star athlete, got the top award year after ...

To ensure a healthy workforce for the future, we need an all-in approach from families, schools, community organizations and ...

President Donald Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for kids in the U.S. Trump’s executive order calls for enhanced physical activity and participation in youth sports and better ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- McDonald's is making another move to try to change its image. The fast food chain is now promoting physical fitness for kids with new happy meal toys. Kids can now get an ...

EARLIER THIS YEAR, the Trump Administration announced the reinstatement of The Presidential Physical Fitness Test, the long-running program that assessed youth health and fitness from 1966 to 2013.