I have a standing desk… but I wasn’t really using it. I’d get deep into work and forget to stand for hours — which led to back pain and fatigue.
I didn’t want a Pomodoro timer — I wanted something more gentle, that would nudge me to stand, help me build a better routine, and gradually increase my standing time like a habit-forming system.
So I made Break in Motion.
It’s a lightweight app that:
Lives in the menu bar
Reminds you to stand and move
Tracks your streaks and progress
Increases your standing time over time (like levels)
No bloated features. Just something that does the job well.
It’s free to try — would love any feedback from the HN community!
Thanks