Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.
Hello Product Hunt Community! 👋
I am thrilled to introduce Hability, an app built specifically for desk workers to stay active and pain-free throughout the workday. 🚶♂️💻
As a physiotherapist (aka physical therapist), I grew tired of hearing so many patients complain about neck and lower back pain caused by prolonged sitting and inactivity at work. In theory, the solution to this problem is simple, move more, sit less! However, in reality, this is not so easy to achieve. Work demands meant that workers often faced the same barriers preventing them from achieving this- they forget, they don't have time, or they don't know what exercises to do. That's why we created Hability—to provide a simple solution that helps people overcome these barriers, and to move more during the day, right from their desks.
Hability sends timely reminders for short, effective exercises designed by expert physiotherapists, specifically targeting the muscles and joints most affected by desk work. Whether you’re in the middle of a meeting or engrossed in your tasks, these guided exercises help combat the effects of sedentary behavior, reduce pain, and improve overall posture and wellness.
Hability is totally customizable to suit your schedule, your needs and your workspace. You can also track your engagement and progress in the analytics section!
We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Your support and suggestions mean everything as we continue improving Hability to help more desk workers live healthier, pain-free lives. 💪😊
Thank you for checking us out, and we hope you stay healthy and active with Hability!
I like the idea, as a student who spends a lot of time sitting this app is very useful, congrats on the launch 🚀✨
Pretty interesting at least to try to learn some god habits. Particularly now as flexible office setups become more common. Btw, how does Hability adapt to various work environments? so If I go to office 3/week I may want to set it up and see diff suggestions.
Sounds like a super handy app. Haven't tried it yet but the idea of getting reminders for desk stretches is definitely needed. Congrats on the launch!
Ergonomic chairs are just the start! Wellness goes beyond seating and with Hability, employees can get regular prompts to stay active, helping to reduce neck and back pain while enhancing overall well-being and productivity. @mark_chawke1 kudos to you or coming up this wellness app!
Can I share my progress with friends and family to stay motivated and accountable?
My neck has been begging for this app for months! Time to show it some love 🙌💆♂️
It’s amazing that this app is designed with both employee and employer benefits in mind
in future you can love to include a feature where users can set their own exercise goals. This could motivate them even more!
my mother is recently complaining about back pain from sitting too much, and I can’t wait to share this app with them. It seems perfect for their needs!
when i used ita minor issue with the reminder notifications not appearing consistently. it might be worth looking into!
Congrats to the Hability team on the launch! This app sounds like a fantastic solution for desk workers, helping to break up long periods of sitting with quick exercises to boost well-being and reduce discomfort. A great way to stay active throughout the day!
It looks like an app that regularly reminds users to get up and move their joints on a daily basis, which makes a lot of sense for people who sit in the office a lot. @mark_chawke
The regular alerts are super handy. I tend to forget to take breaks, so this keeps me on track without being intrusive.
This will definitely help reduce sick days. More movement throughout the day means fewer aches and pains later.
