Trump Reinstates Presidential Fitness Test

Thanks for all the feedback I received on last episode on using medical alert systems or personal emergency response systems (PERS) in your home. Also had a few great comments that came in from ‘Ask The PT’, the episode I did on what I have in my home PT treatment bag and bring to clients homes. I heard this helped a few listeners select home fitness equipment. Thank you! Please keep the feedback coming!In this episode, I hope to make you laugh a bit-we all need it right now!On this episode:I’m offering a satirical piece riffing on the recent ‘executive order’ last week announcing the return of the Presidential Fitness Test under President Trump. It plays with exaggeration, irony, and political commentary, and pokes fun at both the absurdity of the announcement and the disconnect between public health initiatives and political accountability. I even end with my comment that this episode would make great content for a SNL skit if they haven’t done it already. I’m not sure I can’t stay up that late these days but if anyone know Colin Jost or Michael Che, please pass this show note along to them!Here’s the free SNL script below:TV Sketch / SNL Weekend Update About Presidents Fitness Test[Colin Jost]: Big news this week—Donald Trump has signed an executive order bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test in schools. Because when I think of physical health, I think of... a 78-year-old man who considers walking to the podium cardio.[Michael Che]: The test will include mile runs, push-ups, and sit-and-reach. Which is ironic, because the only thing Trump has ever reached for is a second scoop of ice cream.[Colin]: A spokesperson says the program is part of a new initiative called Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA. It replaces Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” with Trump’s version, “Let’s Waddle.”[Michael]: There’s now talk of requiring members of Congress to take the test as well. Which would be great—because nothing says ‘qualified to lead’ like watching Lindsey Graham try to climb a rope in a suit.[Colin]: Trump reportedly declined to take the test himself, saying, quote, “I already passed the Presidential Golf Cart Endurance Trial—18 holes, no breaks, very sweaty with heel spurs and a few extra ball drops by my caddy but that’s not cheating kids!”That’s all, have a good night! (and I hope this made you laugh, we all need it right now)!Comments welcome by reaching out below on my Substack Feed! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit achievebalance.substack.com/subscribe