Checking fitness levels gets easier as app launched on Sports Day

Checking fitness levels gets easier as app launched on Sports Day

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi:30.08.2021

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched the Fit India Mobile Application at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on National Sports Day.

Accompanied by junior minister Nisith Pramanik, the two ministers also interacted virtually with the captain of the Indian hockey team, Manpreet Singh.

“The Fit India Mobile App brings ease of checking one's fitness levels right into the palm of every Indian. It has some unique features like ‘fitness score’, animated videos, activity trackers and ‘my plan’ catering to (an) individual's specific needs,” Thakur said, even as he demonstrated his own fitness with the help of a skipping rope before the audience that had gathered.

Thakur said PM Modi had launched age-appropriate fitness protocols last year, certified by WHO, and given a fitness mantra of ‘Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz’ to the people of the country.

Manpreet Singh lauded the app’s easy-to-use features and its utility in monitoring health parameters.

The apps allow individuals to check their fitness score based on a set of agespecific fitness tests and get specific recommendations on how to improve their fitness levels through physical activities including yoga protocols.

The app also has animated videos to take individuals through the fitness tests.

Thakur also congratulated para-athlete Vinod Kumar for winning a bronze medal in the discus throw event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

“This is turning out to be an epic National Sports Day ! #IND has won it's 3rd Medal at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics. #VinodKumar delivered a winning throw !Well done & heartiest congratulations!!! Third place medal in Discus Throw F-52 Final event. New Asian Record at 19.91m,” he said on Twitter.

Youth affairs and sports minister Anurag Thakur at the launch of the FIT India app in Delhi on Sunday