One for the road!

Gear up for fitness on the go. If you8217;re among those who can8217;t give up working out even while you8217;re at work, there8217;s gym gear that promises to keep your fitness schedule bang on schedule.

Constant travelling should not stop you from achieving your fitness goals. Get movin8217; with on-the-go gym gear

Gear up for fitness on the go. If you8217;re among those who can8217;t give up working out even while you8217;re at work, there8217;s gym gear that promises to keep your fitness schedule bang on schedule. While basics like choose healthy options while planning your meals, taking the stairs, walking as much as you can8230;remain unchanged, there8217;s now an option to pack up handy equipment which will help you work out your entire body, especially when you have no time to hit the gym or there8217;s an absence of one where you are travelling.

Nods Harshbir Singh of Platinum Fitness, who feels if you8217;re working hard at the gym to achieve your goals, it makes sense to keep up with exercise even if you8217;re travelling frequently. 8220;The market now has a range of fitness products which are both compact and effective and all you need is a little will and some tips from your trainer to work out any time, anywhere,8217;8217; Singh highly recommends resistance bands which ensure complete upper and lower body work out and also simple floor exercises, lunges and free-hand exercises.

At Prime Sports in Sector 7, Rajender Bajaj has at hand a range of effective equipment that can be your fitness companion. Light, stylish, affordable, Bajaj lists the current favourites like the body trimmer stretch and resistance bands that work out your entire body, a digitalized body sculptor skipping rope which will confirm the number of calories you have burnt, colourful grip and squeeze balls, dainty wrist and ankle weights, deflatable swiss balls, foldable push-up bar and foam covered hand-grips. 8220;These don8217;t occupy space and are not bulky either,8217;8217; adds Bajaj.

With a little innovation and will-power you can make the most of any place fitness trainer Jolly talks about the importance of a good warm up and using water bottles as weights, doing side stretches and side kicks for the waist, sit-ups, squats with the help of a chair et al. You can also use a calorie-tracking pedometer which accurately measures distance and calculates the calories burned. There8217;s then the rowing action exerciser which tightens abs, strengthens back and tones thighs. 8220;Aerobic bands increase your strength and flexibility and of course, give a great work out,8217;8217; confirms the trainer.

Another interesting concept comes from Technogym, an Italian company, which has created a travel gym which is compact and lightweight. The Wellness Bag fits easily into a suitcase or holdall or can be carried with the wellness pad. The product is accompanied by a series of manuals, while the products are modular, simple to assemble and easy to use in a vast range of exercises. From strength and conditioning, muscle flexibility, it8217;s great for both intensive training and use by beginners. 8220;Just 45 minutes to an hour of work out is what you need to not only look good, but also feel good. In fact, as I am always on the move, I never take out my essential exercise equipment for my bag,8217;8217; shares Roshan Rai, a banker.

Parul

Parul is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. She is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in public health, higher education, and the architectural heritage of Northern India. Professional Profile Education: Graduate in Humanities with a specialized focus on Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Career Path: She began her career covering local city beats and human interest stories before joining The Indian Express in 2009. Over the last decade and a half, she has risen to the rank of Principal Correspondent, becoming the publication’s primary voice on Chandigarh’s premier medical and academic institutions. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in the institutional dynamics of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) and Panjab University. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex administrative bureaucracies to deliver student-centric and patient-centric news. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on healthcare infrastructure, academic governance, and urban culture: 1. Public Health & PGIMER "PGIMER expands digital registry: Centralized patient records to reduce wait times by 40%" (Nov 20, 2025): A detailed look at the digital transformation of one of India's busiest medical institutes to tackle patient influx. "Robotic Surgery at PGI: Why the new urology wing is a game-changer for North India" (Oct 12, 2025): Reporting on the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology and its impact on affordable healthcare. "Shortage of life-saving drugs: Inside the supply chain crisis at government pharmacies" (Dec 5, 2025): An investigative piece on the logistical hurdles affecting chronic patients in the tri-city area. 2. Education & Institutional Governance "Panjab University Senate Election: The battle for institutional autonomy" (Dec 18, 2025): In-depth coverage of the high-stakes internal elections and the friction between traditional governance and central reforms. "Research funding dip: How PU’s science departments are navigating the 2025 budget cuts" (Nov 5, 2025): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing researchers and the impact on India's global academic ranking. 3. Art, Culture & Heritage "Le Corbusier’s legacy in peril: The struggle to preserve Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex" (Dec 22, 2025): A feature on the conservation efforts and the tension between urban modernization and UNESCO heritage status. "Chandigarh Art District: How street murals are reclaiming the city’s grey walls" (Oct 30, 2025): A cultural profile of the local artists transforming the aesthetic of the "City Beautiful." Signature Style Parul is known for her empathetic lens, often centering her stories on the individuals affected by policy—whether it is a student navigating university red tape or a patient seeking care. She possesses a unique ability to translate dense administrative notifications into actionable information for the public. Her long-standing beat experience makes her a trusted source for "inside-track" developments within Chandigarh’s most guarded institutions. X (Twitter): @parul_express ... Read More