Free desk break timer

Focus, then move. Set an interval and RepDrop hands you a random 2-5 minute activity every time it's up - no account, nothing to install.

A quick note: the suggested activities are general movement ideas, not medical advice. Move within a comfortable range, skip anything that doesn't suit you, and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a professional about what's right for you.
Focus
30:00
until your next break
Movement
March in place
Lift those knees for 60 seconds.
Breaks are a habit - the streak grows when you keep showing up. 0 breaks today

How it works

Pick a focus interval that matches your work, hit start, and get back to it. When the interval ends the timer chimes and surfaces one quick activity - a stretch, a set of squats, a few slow breaths, a glass of water. Do it, and the next focus block starts automatically. It's the same rhythm RepDrop runs on your phone, minus the install.

Everything stays on your device. Your interval, chime preference and daily break count are saved in your browser with RepDrop's usual offline-first approach - nothing is sent to a server, and there's no account to make.

The break activities

Every break pulls one activity at random from five types, so you're never staring at a blank "now what?" moment. Here's a taste of the free set:

MovementMarch in place, 60 secWalk to a window and back20 jumping jacks
Strength10 chair squats8 desk push-upsWall sit, 30 sec
StretchShoulder rollsStanding forward foldSeated spinal twist
MindfulnessBox breathing, 4 roundsLook 20 ft away, 20 secTen slow breaths
HydrationDrink a glass of waterRefill your bottleHerbal tea break

Want breaks that start on their own?

This timer runs while the tab is open. RepDrop for iPhone takes it further: schedule-aware breaks that fire during your work hours and pause on weekends, the full 22-activity library, a timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and streaks that carry across days. The break timer and five activities are free - all 22 unlock with Pro.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I take a desk break?

A common approach is a short movement break every 30 to 60 minutes of sitting. The exact number matters less than doing it regularly - even standing up and moving for a minute or two helps break up long stretches of sitting. Set the focus interval to whatever fits your work, then let the timer prompt you.

Is the desk break timer free?

Yes, completely. It runs in your browser with no account, no email and no payment. Your settings stay on your device. The RepDrop app adds schedule-aware breaks that start on their own, a bigger activity library, and a timer that lives on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

Does it work offline?

Once the page has loaded, the timer runs entirely in your browser, so it keeps working without a connection. Nothing you set is sent anywhere - your interval, sound preference and daily break count are saved only on your device.

What activities does it suggest?

Each break surfaces one quick activity from a curated set across five types: movement, light strength, stretching, mindfulness and hydration. They're designed to take about two to five minutes and need no equipment. Tap shuffle if you'd rather do a different one.

Will it notify me when a break is due?

The timer plays a soft chime when each interval ends, and you can optionally allow browser notifications so you get an alert even when the tab is in the background. For reminders that reach you when your browser is closed, the RepDrop app sends real push notifications and shows the countdown on your Lock Screen.

Building a broader movement habit? Our guide on building an exercise habit that sticks covers the system behind it, and the push-up challenge generator turns a rep goal into a daily plan.

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