Studies show that improving your posture can significantly reduce pain in your (lower) back, neck and shoulders. Research published in the Journal of Occupational Health indicates that regular posture awareness and breaks can reduce neck and shoulder discomfort by up to 27% [1]. Strengthening your supporting muscles through good posture also helps reduce headaches and stress levels.
SitWit uses the webcam in your computer to analyze your sitting position. The images are processed in real time and are not stored anywhere.
By calibrating the SitWit, you learn SitWit about your good sitting position. Based on this, SitWit can let you know when your sitting position is correct or not.
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The science behind why posture monitoring and regular breaks matter for your long-term health.
of adults will experience significant back or neck pain at some point in their lives
of office workers report chronic neck or shoulder pain linked to poor posture
reduction in musculoskeletal discomfort achievable through regular microbreaks and posture correction
Statistics are drawn from peer-reviewed occupational health research and international health organization reports. WHO Musculoskeletal conditions · CDC/NIOSH Ergonomics. Individual results may vary.
SitWit calculates a score that indicates how good you are at the moment. As soon as the score gets too low, the app will send you a notification. This way you work towards a better posture.
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Consistent posture monitoring combined with regular microbreaks is one of the most practical, evidence-based strategies for preventing chronic musculoskeletal problems in desk workers.
SitWit for Mac is available for free on the Mac App Store. The app is available in English, Dutch and German. It works on every Mac that runs macOS 10.15 or later.
SitWit is really magical. I am surprised to find that every time I get a notification I am actually slouching. For me, that's enough reason to use it.
- J. TanThis app has a lot of potential. It can really transform the way we work behind our desks and improve the health of many people.
- Jan RatgersWhat I like about this app is that it's surprisingly discrete but proactive when it needs to be.
- Ted van Dooren