Cover Sarah Lian loves Technogym's flexibility and app integration (Photo: Technogym)
Sarah Lian loves Technogym's flexibility and app integration (Photo: Technogym)
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Three fitness enthusiasts share how Technogym inspired their ideal home gym
The hectic pace of modern life keeps us all on our toes, and keeping up is often prioritised over catching a breath. Fortunately, more people realise that fitness isn’t just a luxury reserved for celebrities, but for every person to elevate their quality of life and health. This resonates entirely with Technogym’s mission to empower and promote fitness and well-being as a lifestyle through its world-class commercial and home gym equipment.
At the heart of this is a dedication to the highest quality of gym equipment integrated with apps, fitness content and other programmes, emphasising that fitness is a journey and not a one-off activity. Technogym’s outstanding fitness products are built to internationally leading standards, from a presence in sports and medical centres to home gyms in over 100 countries. The wellness company’s experience as the official supplier to nine Olympic and Paralympic Games is further proof of its unmatched quality and versatility.
Technogym users' ability to access and track their fitness data from anywhere at any time is a defining feature, delivered via the highly sophisticated Technogym Live user interface on the equipment's screen. Technogym cardio machines relay live data to each console and to users' app accounts thereafter, providing at-a-glance stats including distance, time, calories burned, heart rate, cadence, stride length, and even biofeedback data like ground contact time, propulsion time, and flight time–enabling clients to tweak their training where needed and achieve superior results much faster.
Technogym has also been a game-changer in elevating home fitness routines thanks to a range of versatile and user-friendly products designed for all users, from beginners to professionals. Three happy Technogym users—fitness advocates Nana Mohd, Reshmonu, and Sarah Lian—clue us in on their respective wellness milestones this year alongside the home gym setups that help them thrive.
Reshmonu
Above Resh loves running and favours the Technogym MyRun
Resh loves running and favours the Technogym MyRun
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It’s no secret that renowned Malaysian R&B singer-songwriter Resh (known to some as Reshmonu or Hiresh Haridas) is a major fitness enthusiast, meticulously documenting his high-energy workouts to nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram. The father of three even makes it a habit to involve his family in his fitness journey, participating in weightlifting competitions and other challenges alongside them. “No matter how busy things get, you must always find the time for fitness,” he says, revealing his wellness philosophy and more insights below.
Tell us the defining milestones in your fitness journey in 2023.
I took part in an oly-weightlifting competition with my son. It was the first for him and needless to say a very proud moment for me too. I customised H.I.I.T runs on the Technogym MyRun using the Technogym Live app to help me prepare for this.
What do you think differentiates Technogym from the rest?
Straight off the cuff, you know that a lot of research and development went into Technogym equipment. And knowing that the brand has worked with the Olympic Games reaffirms their knack for performance and quality. Also, apart from its easy-to-use functionality, it really doesn’t take up much space in my home. Technogym’s team is quick on setups, offered advice on the placement of the equipment in my home to ensure safety and full utilisation of its functions, and super helpful on maintenance. My Technogym experience has been great.
What is your favourite Technogym equipment and accessories for home workouts, and how have they contributed to your fitness routine and goals?
Technogym MyRun. I love running and the customisation capabilities available on the Technogym Live app. It allows me to customise my run based on either time, distance, or calorie goals and create my own Hi-low Blocks interval training. There is also the option to use the preset Routines or Sessions on the app.
What does your ideal home gym look like?
I’m into a combination of cardiovascular, functional, and strength training. So my ideal home gym should have the Technogym Pure Strength Olympic Power Rack with wooden gymnastics rings and cardio machines like the Technogym Run & Skillrow.
Nana Mohd
Above The Technogym Bench is functional yet practical for Nana's fitness needs
Above Ease of storing dumbbells and other accessories after a workout
The Technogym Bench is functional yet practical for Nana's fitness needs
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Nana Mohd is well respected in the local fitness space and has been known in the past for her intense workout routines, fitness tips and empowering messages about being in charge of one's health and fitness goals. Lately, this TV host and celebrity mum has shifted her focus to a more relaxed routine, leaning more towards rehab Pilates, yoga, breath work, and energy healing practices to aid her body’s recovery from past injuries.
Tell us the defining milestones in your fitness journey in 2023.
2023 is a year of transformation and holistic healing for me, so I’ve been keeping myself busy with learning, finding tune, and practising daily activities that nurture my body, mind, and spirit. I must say that it has been quite an eye-opening journey and a very fulfilling one. I have also dedicated more effort to rehabilitating my body to manage discomfort from a hip injury and recover from other old injuries—something I should have focused more on years ago.
What do you think differentiates Technogym from the rest?
It’s the build quality! I must highlight the Technogym Bench, including its sturdiness and the convenience of accessing and storing dumbbells and accessories after workouts. What I find particularly valuable is the Technogym App. It simplifies my fitness routine by allowing me to choose workouts effortlessly. The app is user-friendly and includes a digital trainer powered by artificial intelligence, which tailors a Precision Program to my specific needs and adapts as I make progress, helping me achieve my goals faster.
The Technogym App has helped me streamline my training on days or weeks when I don’t have enough time to plan my own workout program or simply want some variety in my training. This is especially true for the mobility, stretching, and relaxation routines in the app. Additionally, some of the exercises featured in the app have shown me new possibilities for what I can do with certain equipment, which is quite helpful.
Wellness is a beautiful blend of physical, mental, and emotional health, and it’s about making choices that support our well-being in the long run.
What is your favourite Technogym equipment and accessories for home workouts, and how have they contributed to your fitness routine and goals?
Of course, the Technogym Bench, and as for the accessories, it would be the weighted knuckles. Although it is light in weight, the knuckles prove to be remarkably effective, particularly when I employ them in specific exercises for rehabilitation purposes. The Technogym Bench has been the perfect equipment to have at home for my recovery journey. The accessories that come with it–including various weights like the small light dumbbells, weighted knuckles, and bands–the sturdiness, and the size of the bench itself, have made my home-based recovery training a breeze. I no longer have to stress or brave through KL traffic just to get to training. I can carry out my programs anytime, and it doesn’t take up much space in my cosy home.
What does your ideal home gym look like?
I would love to have a big enough space to accommodate the Technogym Power Personal Rack, Technogym Run, Wellness Ball Active Sitting, and Technogym Plyobox. However, given my cosy little home, the Technogym Bench is an ideal choice.
What's the most important message you would like to convey to the public about maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
Embrace a holistic approach. It’s not just about having a perfect physique—it’s about taking care of our mental and physical health. Stress management is a crucial aspect of this journey, especially in our busy lives. Wellness is a beautiful blend of physical, mental, and emotional health, and it’s about making choices that support our well-being in the long run. So, my main message is to prioritise a balanced lifestyle that nurtures my physical and mental health because true fitness is all about holistic well-being.
Sarah Lian
Above Sarah Lian, on the Technogym Elliptical, benefits from the effortless integration of the Technogym App and information it provides
Sarah Lian, on the Technogym Elliptical, benefits from the effortless integration of the Technogym App and information it provides
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When it comes to fitness, wellness entrepreneur and certified holistic coach, Sarah Lian prefers identifying areas of improvement based on what the data tells her. The flexibility of a home gym and the seamless connectivity of the Technogym App, she says, are essential to her staying at the top of her game. “Wellness is a lifestyle, and it’s a commitment, but once you get started, you’ll start seeing your overall well-being improve, not just physically but mentally as well,” she says.
Tell us the defining milestones in your fitness journey in 2023.
My wellness journey has hit many milestones when it comes to nutrition, fitness and sleep. Technogym has been an integral part because the convenience of having equipment at home allows me to squeeze in a workout between meetings or when I want to feel less guilty binging on my favourite show on Netflix. I’m such a data head, and so when I’m able to measure improvement through time or speed, I can see and feel a difference in the numbers.
What has been your experience using Technogym equipment and wellness solutions?
I’ve had the privilege of testing out various Technogym equipment and wellness solutions in the comfort of my own home. From delivery to installation, the team is quick, efficient, and responsive. The integration of my lifestyle and the equipment also makes things really easy to feel excited about getting on the Technogym Bike and taking a class with a tap on the screen.
I love the connectivity of Technogym equipment. When I travel and use Technogym machines, I love that it has all my information from when I last used it. Scanning the QR code through the Technogym App also helps me look back at my fitness logs. The quality of the equipment is world-class, and the integration of technology is unlike any other fitness machines I’ve used before.
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When I’m able to measure improvement through time or speed, I can see and feel a difference in the numbers
What is your favourite Technogym equipment and accessories for home workouts, and how have they contributed to your fitness routine and goals?
The Technogym Bike, hands down! Without sounding like a geek, it has really improved my VO2 max and increased my cardio competency. I always feel better after a workout, and all of the endorphins released all play into keeping my mind positive and mental health in check!
What does your ideal home gym look like?
My ideal gym includes the Technogym Bike, Technogym Bench and Skillrow. This allows me to vary my workouts and is complementary to what I’m already doing. At the moment, I like to pick a 15-minute “Stretch & Relax” Workout on the Technogym App, then I’ll do a 3km run around my neighbourhood with my dog Jessie, and then finish off with a 20km ride on the Technogym Bike.
What advice do you have for individuals looking to create effective home workout routines?
I honestly believe that if you enjoy working out, everything is so much easier! Of course, start with baby steps and then slowly challenge yourself to increase one variable at a time—speed, duration, intensity. Stay consistent so it never feels like a tall order to get started. If you use the Technogym app, there are so many workouts they suggest you can do without equipment, which means not having no equipment is not an excuse!
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