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.
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 →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.
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
For deep work sessions. Strength-focused breaks with minimal interruption.
Balanced Mode
Standard office routine. Full library rotates across all four categories.
Active Mode
Maximum cognitive boost. Stretch and balance emphasis, with frequent resets.
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Start free with 8 exercises — including squats, the science-backed hero. Unlock the full library and all three break modes when you're ready.
- ✓ 8 free exercises
- ✓ Squats + 3 other strength moves
- ✓ Neck stretch, shoulder rolls & more
- ✓ Unlimited break reminders
- ✓ Streak tracking
- ✓ All 30 exercises
- ✓ All 4 categories
- ✓ Focus, Balanced & Active break modes
- ✓ Advanced progress & squat stats
- ✓ Apple Health sync
- ✓ Priority support
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