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October 8, 2022 By Shivani Dalvi 3 Comments

Healthy Eating: Poha Dhokla

Homemade meals will always be the best and we’ve all come to realize that. But, if you’re running out of ways to make healthy eating interesting, we’ve got an amazing breakfast recipe for you which combines two dishes. We give you the Poha Dhokla!

What You Will Need

Poha: 100gm
Semolina/Rava: 2-3tbsp
Buttermilk: 1.5 to 2 glasses
Ginger: 1-2 tsp (paste)
Green chillies: 2-3 tsp (paste)
Coriander: 2-3 tbsp (chopped)
Turmeric: 1 tsp
Salt: as per the taste
Sugar: 1/2-1 tsp

How To Prepare

In a vessel, add poha, semolina, ginger paste, green chillies paste, coriander, turmeric, salt, sugar and mix them well
Now add buttermilk, mix it well and leave this batter for 30 mins
The main trick in this recipe is that after 15 mins, check the consistency. If it’s too runny, add 1 tbsp of poha and wait for another 15 mins.
After 30 mins, mix the batter very well for 5 mins till it gets a good consistency
If the batter is too dry, then you may add half a cup of water and mix it well
Taste the batter once to check if you need to add some salt and green chillies
Take an oil greased plate and pour this batter into it
Level the batter in the dish and steam it for 10-15 mins
By the time the dhokla cools down, turn on the flame, take a small pan, add oil (let it get warm), then add mustard seeds(black) & curry leaves, let them crackle and turn off the flame
Put this oil with mustard & curry leaves over the dhokla
Now make pieces of dhokla and serve it by garnishing it with a little bit of coriander.

Benefits of Poha Dhokla

It’s a good, balanced source of carbohydrates and proteins in one meal
It can be categorised as a probiotic, as it is rich in good bacteria
As it has a high fiber content, it is quite fulfilling
It can be easily consumed by someone suffering from digestive issues like acidity, bloating and constipation as it soothes the gut
You can eat this as a snack as well as a major meal option

We hope you enjoy this healthy Poha Dhokla recipe. Do share your experience with us in the comments below. For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or you can ask a GOQii Coach directly by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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September 19, 2022 By Shaeba Shaikh 2 Comments

Top 5 Effective Indoor Workouts For Weight Loss During Monsoon

Visiting the gym, going for a yoga or zumba class can be quite challenging when there’s a heavy downpour and you want to get a good workout. And it is easy to feel stumped when your options are limited. But don’t let this minor setback stop you! It’s not worth it to put on all the weight you worked so hard to lose. Here are some easy and effective indoor workouts for weight loss you can do anywhere!

5 Easy and Effective Indoor Workouts For Weight Loss

1. Walking/Running: There’s nothing better than running outdoors – the fresh air and all but what do you do when there’s a heavy downpour? There are many ways, in fact, it is easier if you have a treadmill. If you don’t, try spot jogging and taking frequent breaks in between your work from home schedule to walk around the house and unwind.

2. Jump Rope: Do you want that sleek, slender body? Jump Rope is your answer! It is one of the most underrated yet effective workouts. If you’re new to this, start with a 2-5 min warm up, then do the traditional rope skipping with 30-50 reps. Then, you can run up and down your building stairs, do the rope again for 30-50 reps and end with a cool down. It is high intensity, low cost, doesn’t consume time and is still one of the most effective workouts for weight loss. If you want to invest in a good jump rope, try the GOQii Smart Skip.

3. High Intensity Interval Training: As the name suggests, it is periods of High Intensity exercises coupled with Low Intensity exercises/rest. The aim for HIIT workout is to target 80% of VO2 Max (Max Oxygen Consumption) for maximum results.

Your typical HIIT session can be:

Warm Up
Lunges for 1-2mins at a stretch
Walk/Jog in place for 30secs
Pushup for 1-2mins
Walk/Jog in place for 30secs
Squats for 1-2mins
Walk/Jog in place for 30secs
Abdominal Crunches for 1-2mins
Walk/Jog for 30secs
Cool down

You can add more exercises and modify the exercises as per your fitness levels.

4. Weight Training: Yes, this might be impossible since most of us don’t have dumbbells and other gym equipment at home but that shouldn’t pose much of a problem. You can still use your daily household equipment as weights. For instance, water bottles filled with water as dumbbells or a bucket of water for your deadlifts. In fact, you can also use your own bodyweight. The key idea here is to undergo a process called Hypertrophy of the muscles, wherein the body increases the size of the muscles and reduces the fat around it. Weight training helps in burning fat 24×7 as opposed to burning fat only during the workout. A beginner can start with 20 reps + 3 sets of deadlifts, squats, lunges, bicep curls, etc.

5. Boot Camp: This is one of the most intense and effective workouts which alternate between aerobic activities of sprinting/running along with strength exercises and drills. It simultaneously works on your endurance and strength.

You can start a typical routine as:

Warm up
1 min each of Push ups, Lunges, Pull ups, Crunches, Buttkickers, spot jog
Repeat the exercises
Cool down.

To make things easier for you, you can join a GOQii Pro class within the GOQii App where you’ll be guided by fitness experts in a live, interactive session of your choice. More so, you can also get tips, guidance and motivation from a certified GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalised health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

We hope this indoor workouts for weight loss help you choose your workouts and lose weight. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below. For more tips on fitness and health, check out Healthy Reads.

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August 6, 2022 By GOQii 2 Comments

Keep In Touch Via Bluetooth Calling With The New GOQii Stream

Sometimes, between activities that keep you healthy and fit, you might not be able to answer an important call. If you do, you end up disrupting your workout. Imagine being in the middle of an intense HIIT workout only to take a call which could throw you off balance. Well, you don’t need to worry about calls disrupting your workout anymore. The all new GOQii Stream lets you make and receive calls directly on your device!

How Does The GOQii Stream Work?

The GOQii Stream features a built-in speaker and microphone, dial pad and an option to sync your phone’s contacts as well as access recent calls. You can easily make or receive calls from the device without reaching out for your phone.

The large 1.69” Full Touch Display with a resolution of 240x280px will ensure ease of access while moving through different screens. You won’t have to squint to see numbers or read your vitals.

Keep In Touch With Your Health & Fitness!

Make the right call about your health by closely tracking your vitals and monitoring your sleep. The device comes with a 24×7 Heart Rate Monitor that utilizes AI-driven algorithms for continuous and non-disruptive heart rate monitoring.

The device also has an Integrated Pulse Oximeter which monitors blood oxygen saturations levels with the latest in-built tech for high precision SpO2 readings. Along with tracking your Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Saturation levels, you can also get an in-depth analysis of your sleep patterns with its Auto Sleep Tracking feature.

“Smart wearables are an extremely empowering tool in our lives. It helps us understand and better manage our health with the wealth of data that we have access to through our smart wearables. The two recent products are launched with the vision to give our consumers a platform that enables them to monitor their vitals with the ease of accessibility. Bundled with cutting-edge features and technology, the product has multiple offerings that will benefit the users in their health journey,” says Vishal Gondal, Founder & CEO, GOQii.

The device has 18 exercise and activity modes that includes workout, running, cycling, yoga, trekking and sports. Get detailed analysis of your activities on the GOQii App. Additionally, you can also track all day activities such as steps, distance covered, calories burned, active time and more!

Sturdy and Dependable

GOQii Stream will always help you keep in touch with your loved ones with its 7 days of extended battery life with a robust 290mAh battery. You can recharge your GOQii Stream quickly using the 2 pin magnetic charger that comes with the device. More so, the device only weighs 40g and is water resistant.

GOQii Stream is available in 4 colors which includes black, grey, pink and blue. You can also customize your homescreen with stylish watch faces and customized wallpapers from the GOQii App.

“GOQii Smart Vital Ultra and GOQii Stream are an innovation and design marvel. We have been one of the leading innovators in wearables. Smart Vital Ultra that comes with an ‘Always-On AMOLED Display and longer battery life and Stream that has bluetooth calling and vitals monitoring 24X7 are a step ahead in our innovation to bring the best to our users,” said Sachin Janghel, Co-Founder and CTO, GOQii.

Along with the device, you will also receive a 3 month personal coaching subscription from certified coaches along with ISO certified services and numerous features within the GOQii App! The GOQii Health Ecosystem gives you access to certified coaches who will guide and motivate you, resident doctor consultation, live workout classes by experts, a digital health locker to store all your medical data as well as the GOQii Health Store where you can shop healthy within the GOQii App.

Keep in touch with your loved ones while we take care of your health! You can get your hands on the GOQii Stream by Clicking Here.

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July 25, 2022 By Shaeba Shaikh 3 Comments

6 Indoor Exercises For a Rainy Day!

With the weather being unpredictable, stepping outdoors to get a good workout or a run might be practically impossible, especially if you’re not a fan of running in the rain. Don’t be disappointed! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Don’t skip your workout routine just because the weather isn’t in your favour. Here are some indoor exercises you can perform from the convenience of your home.

6 Indoor Exercises To Get You In Shape

1. Stationary Sprinter: A Great Cardio exercise(very similar to high knee jogging) to up the heart rate and burn calories.All you need to do is just stand in one place and fast jog for 60 seconds at a stretch. Do 3 sets of 60 secs each!

2. Superman Pose

A simple exercise that works fantastically on the core, lower back and Glute muscles Begin with lying in the prone position, with your arms stretched, raise your hands and legs 4-5 inches above the ground, hold for 10-15secs, then come back to the beginner position. Repeat the procedure for 3-5 reps.

3. Mountain Climbers

A great core exercise concentrating majorly on the oblique muscles. Great way to tone the abs while burning calories. Start with lying in a plank position, then move your right leg front and back as though climbing a mountain, following the same procedure with your left leg. Try to do it as fast as you can for 60 secs. Follow it with 5 reps of 60 secs each.

4. Push-Ups

Start with lying down in a prone position. Place your arms with your palms facing the floor shoulder-width apart. Bend elbows and Upper body to do a Push-up. Repeat the push-ups for 10-12 reps. Do at least 3 sets of 10-12 reps each.

This exercise works brilliantly to tone and strengthens the Chest(Pectoralis Major), Tricep and Shoulder muscles.

5. Squats

Begin with a standing position, torso upright. Keep your feet hip-width apart. Bend down as if you are sitting on a chair with your arms extended. Do the exercise for 15-20 reps. Repeat it for 3-5sets of 15-20 reps each.

6. Crunches

No exercise routine is complete without a crunch. Begin the exercise in a supine position, with your knees bent in a 90-degree angle and feet firmly on the floor. Place your hands behind your head so that the thumbs are behind your ears. Curl the upper body up, to crunch your abdomen. Repeat it for 15-20 reps. Try to do 3 sets of 15-20 reps each. This is one of the best and simple exercises to help in toning the abdominal muscles.

A simple exercise plan can be formed using the above-mentioned exercises, starting with the Stationary Sprinter, followed with Push-ups, Crunches, Mountain Climbers, Squats and Superman pose. You can complete your workout with a cool down stretch at home.

We hope these 6 indoor exercises help you not skip your workout! How do you beat a rainy day to get in a workout? Let us know in the comments below!

For more on workouts and fitness, check out Healthy Reads or tune in to our live, online classes on GOQii PRO, where our certified fitness experts will guide you on the correct form and posture in real time, while making sure that you are well motivated! You can book a class now from the GOQii App.

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