Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by almara » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 1:46 PM UTC

Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers
stretch15.com

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by almara » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 1:46 PM UTC

I created this side project for my partner, who is constantly complaining about how stiff his body is. Hopefully it’ll help other tech workers stretch out and feel better!

  (PS: this is my first project launch so any feedback would be greatly appreciated).

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by danieltait » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 1:50 PM UTC

Nice! A good reminder for me to stretch today.

I'm currently working in the least ergonomic position possible bent over on the sofa with laptop on my chest. Will try your full routine later

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by brodouevencode » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 2:13 PM UTC

Recommend adding a couch stretch to the routine. It's basically the silver bullet for most hip flexor issues (which may manifest as lower back pain)

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by replwoacause » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 2:13 PM UTC

Will give this a try. My lower back pain has been awful lately.

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by almara » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 2:18 PM UTC

brodouevencode wrote: post #4

Recommend adding a couch stretch to the routine. It's basically the silver bullet for most hip flexor issues (which may manifest as lower back pain)

Great idea thanks! That's what I'll be working on next, creating fixed routines besides the daily one for people to do in various situations/with different objectives.

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by almara » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 2:19 PM UTC

replwoacause wrote: post #5

Will give this a try. My lower back pain has been awful lately.

Awesome! Let me know what you think

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by civilaircraft » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 4:37 PM UTC

On the same topic, I highly recommend the new book Built to Move that can benefit all of us desk workers.

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by awb » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 4:38 PM UTC

Thanks for sharing! Super helpful and easy to follow.

One suggestion: Audio queues would be great. I heard a beep when it was first starting but not after that (iOS). And maybe a gong or chime sound would be more relaxing.

Re: Show HN: A 15 min daily stretch routine for desk workers

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Post by almara » Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 4:44 PM UTC

awb wrote: post #9

Thanks for sharing! Super helpful and easy to follow. One suggestion: Audio queues would be great. I heard a beep when it was first starting but not after that (iOS). And maybe a gong or chime sound would be more relaxing.

Glad you enjoyed it! And ouch, just tested it and indeed the sound isn't playing in iOS. I'll have a look and also fix the responsiveness