Stretch Break

Stretch Break

Stretch Break is a free software program that reminds you to take breaks during long computer sessions. It pops up on your screen with stretching and microbreak suggestions to improve health, posture, and productivity.
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Stretch Break: Free Computer Break Reminders

A free software program reminding you to take breaks during long computer sessions, improving health, posture, and productivity with stretching and microbreak suggestions.

What is Stretch Break?

Stretch Break is a free and open-source software application designed to encourage users to take regular breaks while working at a computer. It aims to improve health, posture, and productivity.

The software periodically displays reminders on the screen recommending the user take a break from computer work to stand, stretch, blink, breathe deeply, drink water, or rest eyes. The standard break schedule reminds every 30 minutes with a longer 5-10 minute break every hour.

Customization options allow adjusting the frequency and length of breaks, or disabling certain types of breaks. Users can choose from a catalog of suggested stretches and micrbreaks designed by health professionals. The app tracks break compliance and provides statistics to encourage regular break-taking.

By prompting movement and posture variety, Stretch Break aims to reduce risk of repetitive strain injuries, eye strain, and other health issues associated with prolonged stationary computer use. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux desktop operating systems.

Stretch Break Features

Features

  1. Reminds you to take breaks
  2. Pops up on your screen with suggestions
  3. Stretching and microbreak suggestions
  4. Improves health, posture and productivity

Pricing

  • Free

Pros

Free

Simple and easy to use

Customizable break schedules

Can mute/skip breaks

Cons

Limited settings

Basic interface

Windows only


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