Ergonomics
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Fitness | $0.99 | Stand Up Apps, Inc. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Awards: Winner of the People's Choice Award for the Department of Labor App Challenge! Reached #7 in the Productivity section of the App Store!
Several recent studies have shown that sitting for extended periods of time is detrimental to your health and wellness and can shorten life expectancy. Researchers, wellness experts, and journalists are all coming to the same conclusion: it is extremely beneficial to take short stretch breaks during your work day.
Meanwhile, people are just not moving as much as they used to, especially in the workplace. Instant messaging has replaced walking over to a colleague’s cubicle for a chat. PDFs and online documents have all but replaced trips to the copying machine. Online food delivery sites make it unnecessary to even step out for a lunch break.
Large corporations frequently use desktop software to encourage employees to take workplace breaks because of the strong positive correlation between health and productivity – and now, Ergonomics brings all of the benefits of workplace wellness to you.
WE'RE BRINGING STRETCHING BACK…
It is a simple application with two goals: improving your workplace health and productivity by encouraging stretch breaks, and ensuring that all of your workplace equipment is set up ergonomically for the times that you are sitting.
THERE'S A STRETCH FOR THAT.
•All stretches feature original illustrations and instructions on how to properly position your body.
•You can choose between individual stretches or a group of stretches targeting a specific area.
•A countdown timer is included to help you properly time your stretches.
GAME OF (ADJUSTING) THRONES.
•Learn how to setup your desk, chair, monitor, mouse, and keyboard for enhanced productivity.
•Quick tips give you a summary of the setup at a glance.
•Detailed setup information supported by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
GIMME A BREAK.
•Gentle reminders are "opt-in" and are designed to be non-obtrusive.
•Reminders are customizable to fit into your individual work schedule.
Incorporating this application into your daily routine will leave you feeling happier, healthier, and more energized.
Reviews
Telling all my patients about this!
Chirokat74
As a chiropractor, good posture and ergonomics is a very important part of getting and keeping people healthy in my office. I have reviewed every piece of information in this app and am quite impressed with the level of detail, especially the timing for the stretches (all for 30 seconds). I will be sharing this on my office FB page today!
Cool app, but....
Bugbugkv
Cool app, but the reminder alarms don't shut off. I have them turned off, and they still remind me 4 times a day. Very annoying. Definitely worth it as long as that is fixed, though.
Confusing app icon
youngsqueezy
I recommend changing the app icon. It doesn't match what it really does.
Professional
AnnieOhio
This app has loads of ways to stretch and apply ergonomics to your life, but I was surprised it did not have audible instructions like the 7 Minute workout. When doing stretches, you have to read your screen to know how long to hold the stretch and when to change, while the screen dims from not being touched. If they could add sound to this app, it would make it much more user friendly.
Great app
Gonzalo Tovar
It's good because sitting for hours gets you fat and taking a break actually helps
