Snapdeal to bring GOQii fitness band and services to India starting at Rs 5,999

e-Commerce firm Snapdeal has partnered US-based GOQii to bring the latter’s fitness band and services to consumers in India. The six-month plan will cost Rs 5,999, while the 12-month package has been priced at Rs 9,999.

Customers will be able to place orders for a GOQii subscription directly from Snapdeal.com with the complete plan including the proprietary GOQii band, the GOQii Personal Coach service and the GOQii app, Snapdeal said in a statement.

The subscription fee includes advice and motivation from the fitness coach  and experts via video/audio calls and a messaging service. This puts you directly in touch with the fitness instructor and allows them to keep a closer eye on your workout. While it’s always easy to turn off a wristband or any other device which keeps telling you to pump it up, it’s much harder to do that with a voice, that you have become familiar with.

“The GOQii philosophy is driven by the passion for healthy and meaningful living. Having used many other wearable tech products, I felt that something was missing – they were just a bunch of gadgets, apps and online data-crunching solutions, which lacked sustained engagement, motivation, customized advice or a human connection. I needed something more than data; I was looking for a complete solution for a more fulfilling way of life. With GOQii we have created the solution,” Vishal Gondal, founder and chief executive of GOQii had earlier said in a press statement.

PTI