MedPage Today September 17, 2025
Experts question whether it’s achievable for most American women
A top FDA official is offering her own spin on the “Pete and Bobby Challenge” on social media — an exercise challenge for Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) moms.
Sara Brenner, MD, MPH, principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, introduced the MAHA Moms Strength Challenge in a video posted on X.
“I’m a MAHA mom, and I’m encouraging all MAHA moms to get out there and try our MAHA moms strength challenge,” Brenner said.
In the video, Brenner demonstrates the challenge — 50 burpees, 50 forearm to full planks, and 100 bicycle sit-ups, which she completed, in 7 minutes and 1 second.
“I know how hard it is to fit fitness...







