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Be mindful and prevent texting related hunchback posture.
Robert Simoes
Posture — Be mindful and prevent texting related hunchback posture.
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bryan s arnold
Thought about this issue for awhile. Never thought there would be an app for it! This is pretty cool!
Robert Simoes
@bryansarnold Thanks Bryan :) This is actually the exact article that stimulated my idea: http://breakingmuscle.com/mobili... , that and seeing how younger and younger people are developing extreme upperback slouching in their mid-20's 30's.
Lewis Lin
What's the best posture app for iOS?
Robert Simoes
@lewis_lin Hey Lewis! (So sorry, I didn't get a notification for your comment)! Disclaimer, I haven't used any of these products personally! There are a ton of great posture apps for iOS I know that the people over at LumoLift and Upright are making some interesting wearables to improve total body posture (which is a much different game), they both have iOS clients. Here's a few links. http://www.lumobodytech.com http://www.uprightpose.com Closet app (that I am aware of) to Posture is "Watch Your Neck": http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/3... Another simple full body posture one I found was Posture Corrector: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/... Besides this, if you have a Mac there are some pretty good ones that remind you to get up and stop sitting so much (Stand - Featured a few days ago here is an awesome one!) https://www.producthunt.com/post... I hope that helps :)
Ghost Kitty
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Udara Jay
Tried and tested! This thing's the best background app you could have!
Eli David
Desktop version would be great, as we all spend so much time with our laptops
Robert Simoes
@nomadiceli Great Idea! When it comes to desktops/laptops though, I think one of the BEST investments you can ever make for yourself (and neck) is an ergonomic stand that raises it up to somewhere near eye level. (ex. Tiny Tower Here on PH! https://www.producthunt.com/post...) Generally when we sit at our desktops and laptops, the first point of break down is lower back slouching which breaks the upper back, which finally breaks the neck and causes significant hunch over laptop as the day progresses. I haven't used it myself, but I think Lumo Lift is doing some sweet stuff with wearbles and sitting posture (https://www.producthunt.com/post...). Another quick hack if you want to stimulate good sitting posture is to slide your butt way back in the chair and push your knees out to the sides of the chair, this makes it easier to bring your chest comfortably while you work which puts your neck, hips and upper back into nice alignment. Annotated Picture if it helps :)
Robert Simoes
@librarianlister Hahaha! Well, ideally someone could assume something like a half/full-lotus pose, but most aren't flexible enough for this position to be comfortable
Robert Simoes
Hello Hunters! I created Posture for people who want to be mindful about preventing "text-neck" and bad technology posture. Science tells us that we look at our phones an average of 85 times daily. But the way we hold our phones can be like strapping 4 medium sized bowling balls to your head and staring at your phone for two hours (~45-60lbs) Over time, this much strain can cause our bodies to hunch over and develop painful forward head posture. This is a serious issue especially as we live longer and longer! This app watches out for bad cellphone holding habits and reminds you to bring your phone to eye-level if your holding your phone in a straining position for too long!
Robert Simoes
Wow 100 Upvotes, Thank you all so much for your feedback, comments and PH love !
Omid Hezaveh
@robertsimoes I'm a happy user. Thanks. If I may suggest something, you could still think about the copy. I mean the button texts, and dialogs etc. Also if the size of the notification could be changed by the user... but it's a great product nonetheless :)
Robert Simoes
@omidfi Hi Omid! Thank you for the feedback really happy to hear it:) Really sorry if the button text has caused any confusion !! If you are open to it, I'd definitely love to hear you elaborate on your thoughts about the dialog and button text, what you'd prefer to see. If your into it shoot me a an e-mail rob@pressurelabs.com OR you can send any other thought through the app !
Robert Simoes
Hello Hunters, Just wanted to let you all know that Posture v1.1.5 Is Rolling Out in stages right now! Lookout for the update, I've added some pretty neat new features :)
braxton
I wish there was an ability to have something like this on iOS, I have been waiting for years! Hopefully this will be able to happen sooner than later.
Tomas Peniasko
Any plans on iOS version?
Robert Simoes
@tomaspeniasko I'm definitely open to it, especially considering all the love Posture is getting here!
Mihir Deo
iphone app out yet? this is great!!
Robert Simoes
@mihir_deo Thanks Mihir! Unfortunately, currently no, but that could change in the future!
Anthony Stylianou
is this only available on android?
Robert Simoes
@anthony_stylianou Currently yes, but that's not to say forever :) ! But, there are some other apps currently out there on iOS focused on helping improve neck posture. I can't say I've tried them myself, but I'm sure they are pretty awesome tools too: Watch Your Neck: https://itunes.apple.com/app/wat... Forward Head Posture (For Diagnosing FHP) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/...