Commonwealth Legacy

A new app has been launched to combat inactivity and ensure the memory of the Commonwealth Games lives on.

It's exactly one hundred days since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

A new app has been launched by Ramblers Scotland to get people across Fife fit and healthy whilst ensuring the games legacy lives on.

Physical inactivity results in 2, 500 premature deaths every year in Scotland.
 
The Medal Routes App provides people with hundreds of walking routes across Scotland, as well as encouraging users to set goals and track their progress, keeping people motivated to be active.
 
Ramblers Scotland Medal Routes Project Officer, Rob Burns, said:
 
"It is clear that we need to find innovative ways to get more people active in a way that fits easily into their daily lives. Medal Routes does exactly that.
 
"It allows people to find walking routes near them that they can walk at their convenience. The routes are circular and have three different levels, allowing people to choose how long they want to walk for, perfect for a lunchtime stroll or post-work walk.
 
"The App also allows people to set targets - a proven way to keep people motivated. From choosing to walk the length of the West Highland Way to simply burning enough calories to treat themselves to a slice of cake, there’s something that everyone can aim for.
 
"The Medal Routes App is a starting point on the path to a fitter, healthier lifestyle. We want to see as many people as possible using the App to walk towards a happier nation."