Synopsis: StretchMinder is designed to help you move more, sit less and ultimately feel better.
Price and Platform: Free + premium “plus” option. iOS only.
RDN Score: 4/5
Pros
Super simple, user-friendly design.
Includes a library of guided audio and video exercise routines to use at your desk, while sitting or standing.
Offers mindfulness breaks and timed breaks.
Take a peek to see when your next break will arrive to challenge yourself to stay on task.
Monitor your progress with streaks to ensure you’re staying on task and taking regular breaks.
Toggle break reminders on or off.
Offers more than 100 break time exercises for people of all sizes and capabilities.
Includes short, guided activities that can be done anywhere in 5 minutes or less.
Cons
Only available on iOS at the time of this review.
Requires an email address and name to sign up (though you can use a private hidden email address via Apple ID).
It’s an app for productivity — on your phone — which can sometimes invite distraction.
Bottom Line: Ideal for anyone who spends too much time sitting in front of a screen, StretchMinder is a simple app to help you remember to take those life-giving breaks.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis: StretchMinder is designed to help you move more, sit less and ultimately feel better.
