Stand

Stand is a simple OS X app that helps you remember to take breaks. Sitting for too long can be bad for your health, raising your chances of heart disease and diabetes. This app gives you gentle nudges to get up and move around.

How Does Stand Work?

The Stand application is super easy to use. It has a status bar menu that lets you access its Preferences quickly. You'll get audio and visual notifications when it's time to stand up. Plus, it doesn't hog space on your desktop, so it fits right into your daily routine.

Notifications That Keep You Moving

This app uses the Notifications Center for alerts, and the message stays on your screen until you acknowledge it. So you won't miss a reminder! However, it has limited customization options.

No Personal Touches Here

You can't change the status bar icon or disable the menulet. Also, there's no option to pick different sounds for alerts or use custom messages for reminders. It keeps things straightforward!

Add It to Your Startup

The cool part? You can set Stand to open automatically when you log in! You also have control over how often you want those reminders—just use the slider bar to set a timer between 0 and 59 minutes.

A Reminder Like Apple Watch

Stand works similarly to Apple Watch reminders that tell you every hour it's time to move around. Just keep in mind that while it notifies you, it doesn’t force you to take a break. So how effective it is really depends on how much you pay attention!

If you're looking for an easy way to stay healthy while working at your desk, give Stand a try!