DeskAthlete

Short, simple exercises to improve your mobility and fitness while at your desk.

DeskAthlete - Improve Your Desk Mobility and Fitness

DeskAthlete is a Chrome extension that provides over 40 simple, short exercises done in 30-second instructional videos. This tool allows you to integrate physical activity into your daily desk routine, thus improving your mobility and overall fitness. Although the extension is not a substitute for professional programming, it is a beneficial and accessible toolkit for those looking to make the most out of their desk time.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.50
(10)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2018-10-07)
Creation date: 2018-10-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 15.33K

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Not available on Android
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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Short, simple exercises to improve your mobility and fitness while at your desk.

Install the extension and watch a 30 second instructional video to help you help yourself. 40+ exercises (and you can add custom exercises) to improve your mobility - all that you can do at your desk!

Feedback welcome - please comment with any feedback and / or suggestions!

----- Disclaimer ----- The exercises and movements provided in this app are for informational and educational purposes only, and are not intended for use as a substitute for professional programming.

Always consult a physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any exercise or mobility program.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Reminds users to take breaks and do exercises
  • Helpful for those spending long hours in front of a PC
Cons
  • Videos are often set to private, making them inaccessible
  • Inconsistent reminder intervals, with reminders being too frequent
  • Poor sound quality in the videos
Most mentioned
  • Videos are set to private
  • Frequent reminders regardless of set intervals
  • Poor sound quality in videos
User reviews
The videos were set to private.
by Daniel T, 2022-07-03

All exercise videos were set to private so I couldn't see them. Makes it rather useless.
by Linda Wall, 2022-03-02

Unfortunately, I cannot play the videos.
by Theresa U, 2022-01-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DeskAthlete does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

DeskAthlete has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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