Well i might be talking as one of the minority, but, i think this is a good idea. Personally I dont want to fly on ops with someone who can't pass a (quite frankly easily passable) fitness test. Why should i visit the gym 4 or 5 times a week and be in the best shape i can be to make sure i have the best chance of survival for some fat lazy bloater who can't be bothered holding me back. They have a responsibility to there crew members and passangers to be in the best physical shape they can be. There are quite a few who need a foot up the backside to help there flying suit zips from straining. There are far too many spray on flying suits in circulation.
As for a class 1 medical, what airline will employ someone who can't pass a token effort of a fitness test?
Rant over
Heights good