NFF News & Latest Updates
presidential fitness test reinstated by executive order
August 1, 2025 — The National Fitness Foundation celebrates the reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test as a bold step toward renewing America’s commitment to youth health, physical activity, and national well-being.
Inaugural “one lacrosse Gathering celebration” a huge success
September 18, 2024 — The National Fitness Foundation partners with the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition, the National Parks Service, and One Lacrosse Gathering Coalition to celebrate this inaugural event in honor of Native heritage and the history of lacrosse.
NFF Partners with healthcode in “Marathon in a month” Virtual Activity Challenge
July 30, 2024 — The National Fitness Foundation will partner with HealthCode in their October “Marathon in a Month” virtual activity challenge to encourage physical activity participation for ALL.
July 30, 2024 — The Jack LaLanne Jumping Jack Challenge, benefitting the NFF, was a resounding success, breaking the world record for simultaneous jumping jack participation by 4 times over! Thanks to IDEA World Health & Fitness, the LaLanne family, and many others for your hard work in coordinating this event.
NFF Selected as beneficiary for world record challenge
May 22, 2024 — The National Fitness Foundation selected as beneficiary for the “Jack LaLanne Jumping Jack Challenge” on July 12 at 1pm PST. Join the NFF and thousands of others around the world in breaking a world record and honoring the fitness legacy of Jack & Elaine LaLanne!
NFF Appoints first “NFF Ambassador”
March 20, 2024 — The National Fitness Foundation appoints Rob Wilkins, retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant, military fitness advocate, and Former Member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) to join the esteemed group of “NFF Ambassadors”