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Winter fitness essentials: Stay active indoors and maintain your health with smart gadgets

Don’t let the weather drive you under a blanket. It’s time to relish winter food with extra helpings of desi ghee while you work out at home to shed the kilos!

Updated on: Dec 10, 2024, 14:02:19 IST

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By Neha Ravi Khandelwal

Neha Khandelwal
Content Lead, HT Travel | Travel & Lifestyle Journalist
With over 10 years of content writing experience, Neha Khandelwal is a lifestyle journalist and the Content Lead at HT Travel. She specialises in destinations, hotels, aviation, luggage, travel gear, and practical guides that help readers plan smarter and travel better. Her work combines first-hand experience, expert insights, and extensive research to create stories that are informative, useful, and easy to follow.

Career Journey & Experience
Neha began her writing career as a freelance journalist in 2010 before entering mainstream media with The Times of India in 2022. She later joined Hindustan Times, where she has written extensively across travel, lifestyle, home, and consumer trends. Her professional background extends beyond journalism. Before moving into digital media full-time, she spent nearly a decade in interior design, managing residential projects from concept to execution. She also trained in visual merchandising with Shoppers Stop and Pantaloons and worked with women-led startups across design and operations. These experiences continue to shape her storytelling, especially in how she evaluates hotels, design-led stays, hospitality spaces, and travel experiences.

A naturally curious learner, Neha has completed beginner certifications in pottery, scuba diving, baking, creative writing, and other creative pursuits. She has read more than 2,000 books, trained in Bharatanatyam for 8 years, and ghostwritten a book on Ladakh tourism.

Subject Expertise
Travel is at the heart of Neha's work. She covers destinations, hotels, airlines, luggage, packing strategies, travel accessories, and emerging travel trends through a mix of reporting, product testing, and conversations with industry experts. A frequent traveller herself, she approaches every trip with a journalist's curiosity and a planner's mindset, focusing on experiences that readers can realistically recreate. From choosing the right cabin bag to decoding hotel openings and destination trends, her writing prioritises practical advice over promotional claims. Her background in interior design also gives her a distinct perspective on architecture, hospitality design, boutique hotels, luxury stays, and thoughtfully designed spaces.

Education & Professional Background
Neha holds a Master's degree in Interior Design. Her early experience in interior design, visual merchandising, and design operations gives her a unique understanding of aesthetics, functionality, and user experience, adding depth to her coverage of hotels, resorts, and travel spaces.

Editorial Philosophy
"As an avid, research-driven traveller, my goal is simple. To answer the questions you actually have before booking a trip. I cut through the promotional noise with honest reporting and expert insights. Making travel planning seamless, smart, and reliable so you always know where to go next."

Treadmills: A walk in the park

Treadmills provide a versatile solution for indoor cardiovascular workouts. Walking or running on a treadmill can improve your heart health, help manage weight, and boost your mood. Unlike outdoor exercise, a treadmill keeps you active regardless of weather conditions. Modern smart treadmills come equipped with features that enhance the experience, including interactive screens that display movies, virtual running trails, or training programmes. With heart rate monitors and app integrations, tracking progress is seamless, while adjustable inclines add variety and challenge to your routine.

My top recommendations for treadmills

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Smart dumbbells: Strength training reimagined

Strength training is essential for building muscle, enhancing bone health, and increasing metabolism. Smart dumbbells offer the convenience of adjustable weights in a compact design, eliminating the need for multiple sets. With app assistance, they provide guided workouts tailored to your fitness level, making strength training effective and easy to follow.

My top recommendations for smart dumbbells

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Home gym setups: Creating your fitness sanctuary

For those seeking flexibility, home gym setups allow you to customize your space for a full-body workout. Essentials like adjustable benches, barbells, and resistance bands provide countless exercise options. Smart home gym systems, such as AI-powered trainers or interactive mirrors, bring expert guidance directly into your home. This setup eliminates the need for commuting to a gym and offers long-term savings.

My top recommendations for home gym setups

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Choosing the right gadget for you

Your choice depends on your fitness goals. Looking to shed pounds? A treadmill might be ideal. Want to build strength? Smart dumbbells can help. For an all-around approach, consider a home gym setup. Assess your space, budget, and needs before investing.

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Staying motivated and consistent

Commitment is key. Set a routine, join online communities, or exercise with a partner. Personalise your workouts with music or podcasts and celebrate small victories to keep yourself on track.

Benefits of working out at home with an air purifier

Working out with an air purifier at home offers cleaner air compared to outdoor or gym environments, reducing exposure to pollutants, allergens, and germs. This ensures healthier breathing, better oxygen intake, and improved performance. It also provides a controlled, hygienic space, free from external air quality concerns or crowded gym risks.

Benefits of working out at home with a dehumidifier

Working out at home with a dehumidifier offers a more controlled environment than outdoor or gym workouts. It reduces humidity for better comfort, prevents the stuffiness of crowded spaces, and minimises allergen exposure. This ensures a safer, more hygienic workout space without distractions from weather or shared equipment.

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Staying active during winter is crucial for physical and mental well-being. Smart gadgets make indoor fitness convenient and effective, helping you maintain your health without stepping outside. Take the first step toward a healthier season and make indoor fitness part of your winter routine.

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Winter fitness essentials: FAQs

Layering is key. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer, an insulating middle layer, and a windproof or waterproof outer layer to stay warm and dry.

Wear thermal gloves and insulated socks. Consider using hand warmers or shoe covers for additional warmth.

Adapt your routine to include indoor workouts like home gym workouts, aerobics and more. Ensure a proper warm-up to prevent cold-related injuries.

Drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty, as dehydration can still occur in colder temperatures. Warm drinks like herbal tea can also help maintain hydration.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neha Khandelwal
Neha Khandelwal Content Lead, HT Travel | Travel & Lifestyle Journalist With over 10 years of content writing experience, Neha Khandelwal is a lifestyle journalist and the Content Lead at HT Travel. She specialises in destinations, hotels, aviation, luggage, travel gear, and practical guides that help readers plan smarter and travel better. Her work combines first-hand experience, expert insights, and extensive research to create stories that are informative, useful, and easy to follow. Career Journey & Experience Neha began her writing career as a freelance journalist in 2010 before entering mainstream media with The Times of India in 2022. She later joined Hindustan Times, where she has written extensively across travel, lifestyle, home, and consumer trends. Her professional background extends beyond journalism. Before moving into digital media full-time, she spent nearly a decade in interior design, managing residential projects from concept to execution. She also trained in visual merchandising with Shoppers Stop and Pantaloons and worked with women-led startups across design and operations. These experiences continue to shape her storytelling, especially in how she evaluates hotels, design-led stays, hospitality spaces, and travel experiences. A naturally curious learner, Neha has completed beginner certifications in pottery, scuba diving, baking, creative writing, and other creative pursuits. She has read more than 2,000 books, trained in Bharatanatyam for 8 years, and ghostwritten a book on Ladakh tourism. Subject Expertise Travel is at the heart of Neha's work. She covers destinations, hotels, airlines, luggage, packing strategies, travel accessories, and emerging travel trends through a mix of reporting, product testing, and conversations with industry experts. A frequent traveller herself, she approaches every trip with a journalist's curiosity and a planner's mindset, focusing on experiences that readers can realistically recreate. From choosing the right cabin bag to decoding hotel openings and destination trends, her writing prioritises practical advice over promotional claims. Her background in interior design also gives her a distinct perspective on architecture, hospitality design, boutique hotels, luxury stays, and thoughtfully designed spaces. Education & Professional Background Neha holds a Master's degree in Interior Design. Her early experience in interior design, visual merchandising, and design operations gives her a unique understanding of aesthetics, functionality, and user experience, adding depth to her coverage of hotels, resorts, and travel spaces. Editorial Philosophy "As an avid, research-driven traveller, my goal is simple. To answer the questions you actually have before booking a trip. I cut through the promotional noise with honest reporting and expert insights. Making travel planning seamless, smart, and reliable so you always know where to go next."Read More

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