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One snack at a time.

Ten squats. Thirty seconds. Desk breaks grounded in the research on interrupting sitting — no gym required.

Exercise Snacks: Desk Breaks

Exercise Snacks: Desk Breaks

Science-backed movement breaks for desk workers

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21% reduction in blood glucose vs. sitting Gao et al., 2024 →
30s per squat break in the app
40% lower all-cause mortality risk Stamatakis et al., Nature Medicine 2022 →
Why it works

Small breaks, big science.

Sitting for long stretches raises blood sugar, stiffens muscles, and strains your heart. But you don't need a gym session to fight back. Brief, targeted movement breaks — done consistently — produce measurable metabolic and cardiovascular benefits, even in people who exercise regularly outside work hours.

A 2024 randomized trial found that squat breaks every 45 minutes reduced post-meal blood glucose by 21% — identical to frequent walking breaks, and better than a single 30-minute walk. The trial used three-minute squat bouts in 18 overweight and obese young men. A separate study found squats boosted muscle protein synthesis by 29% vs. uninterrupted sitting.
What you get

Everything your body needs.

Blood sugar control

Short squat breaks after meals blunt glucose spikes — matching frequent walking breaks, and beating a single 30-minute walk, without leaving your desk.

Gao et al., 2024 →

Sharper focus

Movement breaks increase cerebral blood flow and improve working memory within minutes of standing up.

Kjellenberg et al., BMC Public Health 2024 →

Muscle health

Squats activate your largest muscle groups, stimulating protein synthesis and countering the muscle loss linked to prolonged sitting.

Moore et al., J Appl Physiol 2022 →

Heart protection

Short vigorous movement snacks throughout the day are linked to a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality risk and 48% lower cardiovascular mortality.

Stamatakis et al., Nature Medicine 2022 →
The library

30 exercises across 4 categories.

Strength, Stretch, Cardio, and Balance — every break tailored to how you're feeling. Squats are always first: the most studied desk exercise you can do. If sitting has left you stiff, start with these posture exercises for people who sit all day.

💪 Strength 🧘 Stretch 🏃 Cardio ⚖️ Balance
Break modes

Built around how you work.

Choose a rhythm that fits your day. Every mode keeps squats in the rotation — because the research says they're non-negotiable.

Focus Mode

Every 45 min

For deep work sessions. Strength-focused breaks with minimal interruption.

~10 breaks · ~7 min movement / 8hr day

Active Mode

Every 20 min

Maximum cognitive boost. Stretch and balance emphasis, with frequent resets.

~23 breaks · ~14 min movement / 8hr day
Pricing

Try it free. Unlock everything.

Start free with 8 exercises — including squats, the science-backed hero. Unlock the full library and all three break modes when you're ready.

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£0 / forever
  • ✓ 8 free exercises
  • ✓ Squats + 3 other strength moves
  • ✓ Neck stretch, shoulder rolls & more
  • ✓ Unlimited break reminders
  • ✓ Streak tracking
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