# 1 Minute Desk Workout

> Quick seated desk exercises with reminders and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Simarim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-minute-desk-workout/id697738415 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simarim](https://appshunter.io/developer/561758041)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-minute-desk-workout/id697738415/reviews.md

## What is 1 Minute Desk Workout?

1 minute of exercises while sitting at your desk.

Get a reminder every hour during office hours. Release tension while sitting at your desk, or if you are in a meeting or standing at the copy machine. During lunch hour the reminder is skipped, of course! 

Over 45 types of exercises. 

Secret mode, if you don't want to show the rest of the office a flashing screen!

For pro DeskWorkout users there is a exercise log with all the exercises you have done. You also get a progress graph for the month.

Designed for iOS 10

## Key features

- Seated exercises
- Hourly reminders
- Over 45 exercise types
- Secret mode
- Exercise log
- Progress graph

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeskWorkout Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-minute-desk-workout/id697738415/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Paid for a crash

*2021-05-04, version 1.3*

I was using the free version just fine. Decided to finally get the full version and now I can’t even open the app.

### 3/5 — It’s ok.

*2020-09-27, version 1.3*

I still get notifications that it’s time for my desk workout on Saturday and Sunday when I even have it set to not a working day... that’s annoying. It is a nice reminder to get up and move for someone who sits the entire day at work.

### 5/5 — Holiday mode

*2020-09-08*

I am enjoying using this app which reminds me and now my colleagues to move. 

I recently began leave from work and had to turn off every day individually. A holiday option would be perfect especially with a one day off and week modes.

### 5/5 — Simple & Great

*2018-12-19, version 1.3*

Really easy-to-use app that reminds you to get up and move. It’s a great way to stretch out the stress built up in the body.

### 3/5 — The beginnings of a good app

*2016-10-29, version 1.2*

All the basics are here but what's missing is the instructions on HOW to do the stretches. The reminders also don't pop up if you have anything else open so you have to minimize all other screens. 
Great reminders though to get up and move and decent range of stretches

### 3/5 — Promising but buggy

*2016-10-24, version 1.2*

Exercises are adapted to office environment but I can't setup office hours. Every time, I try to, the app closes. So it sends me reminders even during night.

### 1/5 — LANDSCAPE!!!

*2016-03-31, version 1.2*

Seriously WHY is this so difficult for vendors to understand? Most iPad covers stand up in landscape! I don't think holding my head sideways is going to help my stress level!!!

### 5/5 — Love the countdowns

*2015-01-14, version 1.2*

This app counts down for you, and flashes when to switch sides. It also lets you control schedule frequency. 

I would like to see more exercises added, perhaps in the paid version, which I bought because I like this app and the related air stretch.

### 2/5 — Work schedule

*2014-09-11, version 1.2*

Please make the work schedule batchable. 4 adjustments for every is rather much.

### 1/5 — Where'd it go?

*2014-08-30, version 1.2*

Downloaded the app. It only took 10 seconds to install. Only problem is, it's nowhere to be found on my iPad!  The App Store gives me an option to open the app, but nothing happens. Very strange.   OS is current.

## Frequently asked questions about 1 Minute Desk Workout

### What is 1 Minute Desk Workout?

1 Minute Desk Workout provides short, seated exercises you can do at your desk. It sends hourly reminders during office hours to help you release tension and stay active.

### How many exercises does 1 Minute Desk Workout offer?

The app features over 45 different types of exercises designed for a seated environment. This variety ensures you can find movements suitable for your desk routine.

### Does 1 Minute Desk Workout have ads?

No, 1 Minute Desk Workout does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What are the pro features of 1 Minute Desk Workout?

Pro users of 1 Minute Desk Workout gain access to an exercise log that records all completed exercises. They also receive a progress graph to visualize their monthly activity.

### Can I use 1 Minute Desk Workout discreetly?

Yes, 1 Minute Desk Workout includes a 'secret mode' that allows you to use the app without others in the office noticing a flashing screen.

### What devices is 1 Minute Desk Workout compatible with?

1 Minute Desk Workout is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 10 or later.

### How often is 1 Minute Desk Workout updated?

The app was last updated on July 24, 2017, to version 1.3. It was originally released on November 18, 2013.

### What is the user rating for 1 Minute Desk Workout?

1 Minute Desk Workout has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 6 user ratings. The age rating for the app is 4+.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2017-07-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

A total remake of the app so it works with iOS 10 and future upgrades of iOS.

Added features:
New workout images.
Choose notification sound.
Chime sound between exercises
Landscape mode for iPad
Work the night shift.
Update all of your workdays simultaneously (batch mode).
Decide what exercises you want to use. Maybe you can't do some of them because of injury, illness or you just dislike it.
Easy access to system settings.
A today widget for easy access and information of the next exercise time.

And please do send me feedback! There can of course be corn cases I haven't thought of or tested.

### 1.2 — 2014-03-06

Bug fixes:
reminder interval set to 1 minute when it should be 1 hour

### 1.1 — 2014-02-15

Now it is possible to have reminders as low as every 15 minutes! 

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Sadly it's a bug in the latest release and this is just for You who updated the app, not for new users. But it can be FIXED by YOU!

The standard reminder setting of every hour has changed to every MINUTE. Sorry for this but it is easy to make it correct again. 

If you go to 'settings' and press the "reminder interval" stepper a few times the reminder will be back to 1 hour.

### 1.0 — 2013-11-18

No release notes.

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