Stretch Break Pro 6.1 for Macintosh
MIT Status: Standard
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About This Version
Stretch Break 6.1 for Macintosh is the latest version of the typing break program from Para Technologies. The program reminds you to take periodic breaks from your computer and provides stretches and ergonomic information.
Users can customize and select:
- From 36 stretches and 21 ergonomic reminder messages
- The time interval between breaks (default is 30 minutes)
- Where the "Time to Stretch" reminder appears on their display
- Sounds or music during stretch period
Note: On some Macs, the music may not play during the Stretch session. If you encounter this problem, please contact the Service Desk.
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Download Now via MIT Software Distribution.
This software is made available free of charge to authorized members of the MIT community.
Stretch Break Pro is available through an MIT site license.
You will also be asked to fill out a short registration form. While this form is optional, the information you provide is useful to the MIT Ergonomics Committee in ensuring future expenditures on break software.
System Requirements
Below are the requirements needed in order to run Stretch Break Pro 6.1 at MIT.
- Computer/Processor: Power Macintosh G4 or higher
- Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"
- Memory: 512 MB of RAM
- Disk Space: 3 GB
For the latest IS&T hardware recommendations, see Hardware Guidelines for Computing at MIT.
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Stretch Break Help, within the program, includes extensive instructions on how to set up and customize the program:
Click the Help button within the Stretch Break program.
IS&T Service Desk
Monday-Friday
Telephone/Online: 8am - 6pm
Walk-In (N42) 9:15am - 5pm
Web: IS&T Service Desk
Email: computing-help@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.1101
Related Links
Stretch Break Pro Ergo Hints (click ErgoHints within the Stretch Break program): a summary of generally accepted information on ergonomics.

