For individuals who spend extended periods sitting, whether for work or leisure, maintaining regular breaks is crucial for health and productivity. Break Reminder is a Chrome extension designed to help users stay active by providing customizable reminders to take breaks. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more movement into their daily routine, this simple yet effective tool works offline and continues to send notifications even after the app is closed.
Key Features
- Customizable reminder intervals: Users can set how often they want to be reminded to take a break.
- Offline functionality: The app works offline and can send notifications without needing to remain open.
- Desktop notifications: Reminders are delivered as desktop notifications, ensuring users never miss a break.
How It Works
- Users install the Break Reminder extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Upon opening the app, users can toggle reminders on and set their desired interval between breaks.
- The app displays the time of the next reminder based on the user's settings.
- At the designated time, a desktop notification is sent, prompting the user to take a break.
Benefits
- Encourages regular movement and stretching, helping to reduce the risks associated with prolonged sitting.
- Highly customizable, allowing users to tailor break frequencies to their needs.
- Easy to use, with a straightforward setup process.