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May 23, 2020 By GOQii Leave a Comment

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

Do 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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May 8, 2020 By Navnee Garg 2 Comments

Hand Sanitizer vs Washing Hands: Which Works Better?

Head-to-toe hygiene is a high priority for each one of us and these days, keeping your hands clean is essential to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Whether you’re using a sanitizer or washing your hands with soap, you’re on the right track as this habit will help you keep micro germs and viruses away. But, the question is – hand sanitizer vs washing hands – which one is better?

Are Sanitizers Good Enough?

There is no doubt that sanitizers are now a staple in every purse, pocket or even keychain. These small bottles are a convenient way to clean your hands, are more portable and accessible on the go, which helps reduce the transmission of viruses. It is a perfect option when soap and water are not available. Unfortunately, hand sanitizers are not effective against all types of viruses such as the norovirus which may cause diarrhoea. So while they definitely serve a purpose, they’re not a perfect prophylactic. Some sanitizers also may leave residue on the hand which may feel slick or uncomfortable on the skin.

Why Should You Prefer Soap and Water?

Though we find big bottles of sanitizers at the doctor’s clinics, as per health experts, soap and water are a better choice anytime over the sanitizers. Soap and water are simply more thorough as washing hands kill the bacteria more effectively and sanitizers don’t remove the actual dirt and debris. Soap kills germs, binds them, and helps physically remove them with water, off your skin and down the drain. One can try using antibacterial soaps if one wants to go the extra mile for the best results but even normal soaps would kill the viruses.

So in the end, if we squeeze up, sanitizers are good as second alternatives only when soap and water are not available. Hand sanitizers are great in a pinch and are more convenient, but soap and water ultimately are better.

We hope this article helps you understand what works between a hand sanitizer vs washing hands. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below. For more safety and hygiene tips, do visit GOQii Play and watch LIVE videos by experts!

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April 15, 2020 By Mamta Joshi 2 Comments

Practice Yoga Indoors For Good Health During The Lockdown

With gyms, parks and usual outdoor workout spots in lockdown, it is difficult for a person to even get as much as a morning walk. So how does one meet their daily physical requirement? The best way is to do whatever workout you can do indoors. Additionally, one of the best things you can do is practice yoga indoors! Let’s look at how you can start.

7 Basic Yoga Poses You Can Do Indoors

1. Tadasana or Mountain Pose

Stand tall with feet about 10cm apart and hands on the hips
Raise arms over head and interlock the fingers. Place hands on top of the head.
Look upwards and fix the eyes at one point.
Inhale, stretch the arms with palms facing upward.
Raise the heels coming up on the toes.
Hold the pose for a few seconds.
Exhale, lower the heels and bring the hands to the top of the head.
Practice six rounds.

2. Twisting Cobra Pose or Tiryaka Bhujangasana
Twisting cobra pose makes the spine flexible and strong. It improves lung capacity, tones the abdominal muscles and improves digestion.

Lie flat on the stomach with the legs straight and feet apart.
Place the palms flat on the floor slightly below the shoulder.
Rest the forehead on the floor.
Slowly raise the head, neck and shoulder.
Straightening the elbow, raise the trunk as high as possible.
Look over the left shoulder and gaze at the heel of the right foot.
Stay for a few seconds in this pose.
Face forward again and repeat the twist on the other side without lowering the trunk.
Repeat all steps six times

3. Fish Pose or Matsyasana
Fish pose opens up and stretches the chest and the diaphragm. It’s a great way to beat stress.

Lie down on your back with legs straight. Hands beside the body. Palm facing down on the floor.
Take the hands underneath the hip and press elbows on the floor.
Lift the back and head.
Bend the head down, arch back to bring the crown on floor.
Raise the chin as high as possible and push the chest upward.
Hold this position for a few seconds.
Repeat three times.

4. Seated Forward Bend Pose or Paschimottanasana
Seated forward bend pose helps to calm the brain and relieve stress. It also soothes headache, anxiety and relieves fatigue.

Sit down with legs stretched out straight.
Raise both the hands upwards and place the palms together.
Bend slowly and touch the feet.
Gently bend the head downwards with face resting on legs and breathe slowly.
Repeat this up to 3 times and maintain the bend position longer after each round.

5. Wind Relieving Pose or Pawanmuktasana
Wind relieving pose helps in aiding digestion. It also helps in reducing belly fat and enhances blood circulation.

Lie down on the back with feet together and hands by the side of the thighs. Inhale and raise both the legs.
Exhale, hold the knee joints and bring the knees towards the chest.
Press the thighs on the abdomen with clasped hands.
Breathe in again. On exhalation, lift the head and chest upwards. Touch the knees to the chin or forehead.
Maintain the posture as long as possible. Repeat this for at least 6 times and each time increase the span of holding this position.

6. Child’s Pose or Balasana

Sit on your knees. Place your hands on the thighs and palms down.
Exhale slowly and bend forward, stretching your hands
Breathe gently. Hold the posture for 2 to 3 minutes or less as possible.
Repeat this up to 3 times maintaining the bend position slightly longer.

7. Cat-Cow Stretch Pose

Take the position of cat pose.
Lower your head and raise your back towards the ceiling.
Gently exhale and contract your abdomen. Hold the breath for 3 seconds.
Inhale while raising the head and bring your abdomen downwards.
Expand the abdomen fully and fill the lungs with the maximum amount of air.
Hold your breath for 3 seconds.
Exhale and repeat step 2 to complete one round. Repeat 3-5 rounds.

Practising simple yoga indoors can help you stay fit and healthy during this lockdown and well after it too. Do yoga preferably on an empty stomach or 3 hours post a meal. Practice these regularly to see an improvement in your health. Before you begin, do consult your doctor, physiotherapist or health expert especially if you have any health issues.

For more guidance into yoga, tune in to LIVE sessions by yoga specialists on GOQii Play. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Stay safe, stay indoors and #BeTheForce!

April 7, 2020 By GOQii Leave a Comment

Take a Pledge for Good Health on World Health Day!

With the entire world being turned upside down due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no better time than now to take good health more seriously than ever before! With quarantines and lockdowns in full effect, everyone’s priority should be health in terms of exercising regularly, eating right, immunity-boosting food, sleeping well and meditating for mental and emotional peace.

GOQii’s World Health Day Pledge

Let’s all take a pledge today to ‘ACT’ and not ‘REACT’. Let’s focus more on PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE and not REACTIVE HEALTHCARE. It’s time to make healthy habits a part of our lifestyle. Let’s pledge to:

Sleep for 6-8 hours a day
Eat healthy meals on time
Exercise for 1 hour daily
Walk 5,000 steps a day
Focus on my breathing for 10 minutes daily
Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day
Think positively and spread happiness
Avoid junk food completely
Learn and keep my mind open
Prioritize good health for a good life

If you believe in this pledge, share this with your family and friends and let’s drive individual change and do our part for a healthier and fitter India.

How GOQii Can Help

GOQii Play: To learn all about exercising at home, eating right, immunity-boosting foods, sleep, news updates and more, tune in to LIVE, interactive classes on GOQii Play within the GOQii App every day from 7 AM to 10 PM. You can also stream sessions on meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and catch celebrity coaches such as Akshay Kumar, Ex India Hockey Team Captain Sardara Singh and our Master Coach Luke Coutinho.
Quarantine Burn Challenge: If you haven’t already, check out the Quarantine Burn Challenge within the GOQii App and follow it to win exciting prizes,
Health Quiz Karona: Participate in the GOQii Health Quiz Karona which is a health quiz on the GOQii Play section within the app. The points you earn in this quiz can be donated to our Karma Partners who will then donate masks and meals to the needy.
Contact Tracking Feature: This feature will help you track your every movement, activity and also track who you have been in close contact with. This will ensure prevention, quick detection of virus carriers and thus, curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
Care Team: Connect with your personal GOQii Coach and Expert to discuss your health and activity levels. They’ll guide you and motivate you to make positive changes. Additionally, if you’re feeling under the weather, you can also connect with a GOQii Doctor for consultation.

These are just a few of the offerings at GOQii to help you live your best, optimum self. So take the pledge now and download the app to #BeTheForce on World Health Day!