GOQii (pronounced “go-key”) is a digital health and fitness subscription service that combines one-on-one mobile personal coaching and fitness tracking technology to help you shift to a healthier lifestyle and reach your goals. While fitness trackers and apps are useful tools, they are missing the elements of on-going engagement, motivation and accountability. GOQii solves this by connecting and your activity tracker or smart-watch to a professional health and fitness coach of your choice via the GOQii app (available on iOS and Android).

You will have unlimited access to your coach via text messaging and you will also have the option for monthly voice or video calls.

Yes, you can use the GOQii tracker that comes with your subscription or use your own wearable. GOQii syncs with other popular fitness devices and apps, including Fitbit, Apple Healthkit, Google Fit, MapMyRun, Nike+ and Strava. GOQii works on Android 4.3+, iOS 8.0+.

GOQii rewards users with Karma Points when they meet daily targets. You can donate your Karma Points to worthy causes that result in real monetary donations. GOQii is currently partnered with Oxfam India, the global confederation of 17 organizations in 94 countries whose aim is to end poverty throughout the world. Oxfam was one of the first relief organizations on the ground after the recent earthquake in Nepal.

GOQii’s roster of screened health & fitness coaches include nutritionists, personal trainers, and wellness experts with varying specialities that range from women’s health, stress management, weight management, and endurance and strength training. They will guide and support you to make lasting improvements in your health and wellbeing. GOQii coaches keep you motivated and accountable. Based on your health goals you will be presented with 3-5 coaches. You will then choose the coach that is right for you. You may also switch coaches at any time.

Your coach can see all the data you track in your GOQii app. Using the GOQii tracker or your mobile device you will automatically track steps, active time, calorie estimates, distance and sleep time. You can also manually track your specific activities, water consumption and log your food. Additionally you can choose to share any additional information you want to via your messaging with your coach.

The GOQii Tracker tracks, steps, sleep and active time. It also tells time and has reminder alarms and features a touch-screen OLED display with a battery life of up to seven days and a 360-degree motion sensor. The tracker includes Bluetooth Low Energy, Remote Hi5 and a Vibra Humm Alarm. The tracker is sweat-proof and water-resistant.