How to Use the StretchClock Windows App

For Windows 10 AND Windows 11

StretchClock is a break reminder that reminds your to stretch. The break reminder is available as a Windows Desktop App.

Download the App from the Windows Store

When prompted, check all of the options:

Using StretchClock

The Taskbar

StretchClock shows the number of minutes left until your next break in your taskbar. Click on the task bar icon to open the app.

Main Menu

StretchClock Logo: Opens the Timer page (see below)

Favorites: Premium members can configure their own stretch routine. Add or remove exercises from your favorites list to work on body parts that need attention. When it's time for a break, StretchClock will choose from an exercise in your favorites list (Premium Feature)

Exercise: Browse the list of easy-to-follow no-sweat exercises for people who work at desks.

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Help: Links to support contact info and help articles

MyAccount: Premium members can log in to manage their account

Break Timer Controls

Settings

Opens the Break Timer Settings menu (see below)

Reset

Click the reset button to reset the stretch timer. You can use this if you want to skip an upcoming stretch break.

Pause

Clicking on the pause button will stop the timer from counting down.

Click the pause button again to resume the countdown.

StretchClock = Stretch Now

At any time you can use the + Button to launch a random stretch from your playlist

Break Timer Settings Menu

Use the Gear icon on the Break Timer to open the Settings menu

Remind me to Stretch Every XX minutes

This is how many minutes you want between each stretch break. Clicking "Stretch Now" or "Reset" will reset the clock to this number.

We recommend 30-minutes or less.

Your Schedule and Sleep Mode

Use the schedule to make StretchClock work only when you work. When you are not working StretchClock goes to sleep.

Notification / Desktop Notification

Check this box if you want a Windows notification to show up at the bottom of your computer screen when it is time to stretch. Make sure notifications are enabled.

Notification / Play a Reminder Sound

If this box is checked StretchClock will play a reminder sound when it is time to take your break.

During Each Break Show Me This Many Exercises

Use this setting to tell StretchClock how long you want your breaks to be. Each exercise is about one minute. For this setting to work you must also have "Notification / Desktop Notification" checked

How to Remove

If you want to temporarily stop the Stretches you can use the Pause button (see MAIN MENU above).

If you want to completely remove the Windows App follow the instructions on how to remove stretchclock here.

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