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Keep A Watch On Your Health With The GOQii Smart Vital!

GOQii Smart Vital

The COVID-19 pandemic put a lockdown on our lifestyle, the way we function daily and many aspects of our physical, mental and emotional health – and it is far from over. While the panic still continues, it becomes important to measure your vitals like blood oxygen and body temperature as these two are known indicators of COVID-19. Imagine having a device that could help you track these. Well, you don’t need to imagine any more because this device exists and it’s called the GOQii Smart Vital! 

What Is The GOQii Smart Vital? 

The GOQii Smart Vital is a smart watch designed to measure your vitals. It has an Integrated Pulse Oximeter which helps you monitor your blood oxygen and give you real-time updates of variation in blood oxygen levels. According to medical experts, COVID-19 patients are found to have lower oxygen rate, hence the device is crucial in diagnosing and monitoring COVID-19 symptoms. The perfect combination of tracking body temperature and blood oxygen will help in immediate tracking of potential cases. 

Apart from monitoring your SpO2, it can also: 

  • Measure body temperature
  • Track heart rate in real-time 
  • Check blood pressure 
  • 18 Exercise modes with real-time data display 
  • Counts steps, calories, sleep, etc. 
  • Personalized watch faces
  • Music and phone finder to go truly hands-free
  • Smart notifications for messages, calls, WhatsApp and other apps on your phone 
  • Water Resistant 

Our Founder and CEO Vishal Gondal says, “We are on the path of innovation with the GOQii Smart Vital that will help in detection, isolation and monitoring of coronavirus cases. The key is to understand your symptoms and correlate them to changes in body vitals. As we battle the pandemic, this smart device will enable you to understand your health better while you Keep A Watch on crucial parameters such as blood oxygen levels, body temperature, heart rate & blood pressure. The moment you detect temperature changes coupled with low blood oxygen levels, you know you have to contact your healthcare provider and get tested”.

“The GOQii Vital 3.0 was handed over to Mumbai, Jalandhar and Nashik police, and we have seen the impact it has had on our police force. It helped them in quick detection and isolation thus ensuring that the virus does not spread. Using such devices will eventually become a necessity as we are slowly gearing to resume normal life”, said Akshay Kumar at the launch of GOQii Smart Vital.

So what are you waiting for? Go on and get your own GOQii Smart Vital to drive away all the panic, get informed and active! You also receive a 3 months coaching subscription with the device which you can link to the GOQii app for added benefits. You can buy the device from the GOQii Store or Amazon.

Please note: this is only a screening device and not a medical device. It is recommended that it be used for screening purposes only. All data collected by GOQii is subjected to HIPAA, GDPR and relevant data privacy guidelines.

Stay home, stay safe, keep a watch on your vitals and #BeTheForce! 

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Get Ready For The New Normal With the GOQii Vital 3.0

GOQii Vital 3.0

When 2020 began, we all imagined new beginnings, new resolutions, made a list of places to travel to, thought of picking up new hobbies and probably exploring new ventures. All those glorious plans came to a standstill when the COVID-19 pandemic came to our doorstep. With almost half a year in lockdown, all our plans had to be flushed in what we would like to call writhing anguish. But amidst all the chaos and fear, we did not stop innovating, rebuilding and taking caution. This led to the creation of something unique which proved useful during the crisis – the GOQii Vital 3.0. 

What is the GOQii Vital 3.0?  

In May 2020, we announced the launch of a major breakthrough in early COVID-19 detection tracing through our new device, the GOQii Vital 3.0 which is one of the world’s first major disruptions in COVID-19 prevention. The wristband comes with sensors to detect body temperature which is an early symptom of COVID-19. Apart from tracking body temperature, the device also measures your blood pressure, heart rate and sleep while keeping a check on your step count and calories. 

The GOQii Vital 3.0 has an inbuilt temperature display and thermal sensor that has two ways of temperature monitoring – the continuous monitoring feature and the on-demand feature for users who would like to check at their convenience. The temperature range is 77°F to 113 °F with an accuracy of +/- 0.3 °F.

Other Features 

Apart from detecting body temperature, the GOQii Vital 3.0 also has some other exciting features: 

  • Tracking steps, distance, calories burned and active time
  • 24×7 heart rate monitoring 
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Exercise mode 
  • Auto sleep tracking 
  • Connect with phone for notifications 

Partnerships and Study 

Given the advanced preventive health capabilities of the platform, GOQii’s Brand Ambassador Akshay Kumar has donated 1,000 GOQii Vital 3.0 bands to Mumbai and Nashik Police who are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. The Mumbai Police department was the first organisation in the world enabled to remotely track and manage the health of its Personnel via the GOQii Preventive Health Platform.

GOQii has partnered with Thryve, a German healthtech company focusing on aggregation and analysis of health data generated by wearables, medical devices and other health data sources. Thryve’s machine learning-based algorithms provide actionable insights on infectious diseases like COVID-19, depression and other medical conditions. They help health services to uncover the underlying patterns, detect people’s health progress trajectory and lead health-care with proactive insight provisioning. Through this partnership, GOQii will conduct a clinical study in India to check the accuracy of early detection of COVID-19. Detection of characteristic changes in body temperature and other vital data enable early detection of COVID-19 symptoms. The combination of Thryve’s unique machine learning-based algorithms and GOQii’s Vital 3.0 Smart band will usher a breakthrough in technology advancement to address the current crisis in timely detection of COVID -19 that has engulfed the globe. 

So what are you waiting for? Get ready for the new normal! Go pick your own GOQii Vital 3.0 now and say hello to good health and great healthcare! 

You can get it here: https://bit.ly/3ij2nez 

Or simply download the GOQii App and head over the GOQii Health Store! 

Please note: this is only a screening device and not a medical device. It is recommended that it be used for screening purposes only. All data collected by GOQii is subjected to HIPAA, GDPR and relevant data privacy guidelines.

#BeTheForce 

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Small Changes Lead To Big Results – Charanjit Dangotra User Journey

Charanjit Dangotra

Stomach and digestion issues are not something you want on your side and if you’ve already had your run in with them, you know how they can hamper a good day. One of our GOQii Players Charanjit Dangotra faced a similar issue but with help from his GOQii Coach, he was able to turn his condition around and make a positive lifestyle change! Want to know how he battled Gastritis and won?

Life Before Joining GOQii

Like every working professional in Mumbai, the 33 year old Charanjit Dangotra led a very erratic lifestyle which revolved around long traveling hours and work. Untimely eating habits, no physical activity and a general lack of concern for health took their toll. 3 years back, he was diagnosed with Gastritis and has been on medication for the same.

Due to his long commuting hours, Charanjit Dangotra couldn’t find time for any physical activity and his available time was spent on television or his phone. When things couldn’t get any worse, his doctor advised him to take up the GOQii program in June 2019. He got a free 3 month subscription and from there on, there was no looking back.

Making the Shift to a Healthier Lifestyle

Once he was aboard the GOQii platform, he was assigned a GOQii Coach who spoke to him to understand his medical condition. The first thing addressed by his GOQii Coach was regularizing his meal timings. Now, he eats all his meals on time no matter where he is. He finished his dinner by 9 PM and sleeps by 11:30 PM on most days.

He manages to go to the gym 6 days a week where he performs cardio along with weight training as advised by his Coach. He has also begun introducing salads and fruits to his diet on a daily basis.

As a result of the minute lifestyle changes he made, he saw positive changes.

Although he still continues with his medication, the frequency of stomach pain has reduced. He feels more energetic nowadays and can give more time to things he couldn’t before. He has also reduced his weight from 69kg to 60kg.

What Does Charanjit Dangotra Think About His GOQii Coach?

He happily attributes all his improvements in health to his GOQii Coach. He says that it is due to her constant motivation, prompt responses and close monitoring of his habits that helped him make the shift. If he was unable to follow any habit for one particular day, his Coach would suggest alternatives. This gave him the flexibility he needed to manage his health while traveling.

“I trust her completely and reach out to her for anything and everything. I have even begun doing yoga once a week – an activity I was never inclined to. That’s how much she has influenced me!” He said.

What Does His GOQii Coach Have to Say About Him?

“Charanjit was a bit curious about what he can consume without causing any more stomach pain but was determined to improve his medical ailment (Gastritis – burning sensation and pain on right side of stomach) when he came on board. I was impressed by his sincerity to achieve his goal. We started with incorporating some physical activity in his routine. Along with that, we also worked on his nutrition. Since he was determined and followed habits regularly, we started seeing results such as reduction is stomach pain.

Slowly, we began working on his sleep and stress too. In between, he got a fissure problem, which after making a bit of modification in his water and nutrition we were able to improve to a 100%. Currently, he is not suffering from it and isn’t taking any medication for it either.

After constantly working on his goal and achieving good results, his doctor has also advised him to start incorporating foods which he was not allowed to eat before. Seeing his progress motivates me too and I’m sure that soon enough, we will be able to achieve his goal!”

After seeing all these wonderful results and changes, Charanjit has renewed his subscription to a whole year! What’s stopping you? Subscribe to GOQii now and witness the power of a healthy lifestyle. To read more inspiring stories, check out Healthy Reads.

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Being Healthy Is A Dream Come True – Parveen Bansal User Journey

parveen bansalDo parathas laden with lots of ghee sound familiar to you? Is oily junk food your staple? Does your sweet tooth crave more than it should have? Then the foodie in you will definitely relate to our player Parveen Bansal!

A businessman based out of Delhi, Parveen Bansal has always enjoyed a hearty meal. Although he claims that his hunger increased incredibly after he underwent treatment for a skin infection caused by chlorine in 2011 after he went swimming. On the activity front, he used to walk every now and then but without a schedule.

The inactivity and the eating habits led to incredible weight gain and he began to experience shortness of breath and fatigue. This reduced his activity levels further.

Making the Shift With GOQii 

In June 2019, the doctor he consulted for issues such as ulcers, nausea and fatty liver, recommended GOQii. Initially he was hesitant to subscribe as he wasn’t sure if he could keep up with the program but decided to give the GutFit program a try.

Changes Introduced By His Coach

  • Switched to low oil and less spicy traditional Indian breakfast like upma, poha and idli
  • For lunch he skipped chapatti and began eating Dalia and Khichdi
  • Eating salads before lunch and dinner
  • Stop the intake of coffee and tea
  • Jogging 5 days a week

Initially it was very difficult for him to make these modifications and he wanted to give up but his GOQii Coach motivated him to stay on track and not give in to temptations. At times he used to get angry with his coach due to constant follow ups but he is now glad that she was cooperative and persistent in her efforts to ensure that he followed the changes.

Results of Making Changes

Any amount of efforts in the right direction often yield the right rewards. Parveen Bansal noticed these first hand!

  • His weight reduced from 104kg to 82kg
  • His stomach ulcers healed completely
  • HBA1c dropped from 8.8 to 4
  • Both fasting blood sugar and postprandial are in the normal range
  • He is off medication
  • Before he couldn’t run 100m and now he can do 6-7k without breaking a sweat
  • He has more energy and his stomach issues are at peace
  • Now, he is also conscious about what he eats unlike before

What Does Parveen Bansal Have to Say About GOQii?

He is overwhelmed with the change he has witnessed within himself. He says it is like a dream come true when he walks into a store and is able to buy normal fitting clothes – going from XXXL to L size, which seemed impossible before. As a result, he has got his entire family to be health conscious and constantly influences his friends, neighbours and colleagues to make lifestyle modifications to live healthy!

He regularly explores the GOQii Health Store within the GOQii app and enjoys buying products from Flash Sales. He also joins LIVE sessions on GOQii Play when he gets the time!

Parveen Bansal took a complete positive U-turn in his life and saw great results! What’s stopping you? Subscribe to GOQii now!

To read more inspiring stories, visit the GOQii Blog.

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