Break Pro break exercise program
The UKK institute exercise recommendations for adults not only pay attention to exercise, but also to taking breaks during sedentary work and sufficient sleep. In cooperation with Unisport, Hanken introduces Break Pro, a break exercise program that reminds you to take breaks during sedentary work, for its students and staff.
What is Break Pro?
Break Pro is a professional break exercise program that provide break exercise guidance based on the latest exercise recommendations. The program includes short, invigorating break exercise videos with custom timing for people doing a lot of sedentary work. The application contains a diverse selection of break exercise videos for the whole body. One video contains 2–3 break exercises. The program launches the break exercise session at the times set by the user or by selecting regular intervals of 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Break Pro on your mobile device
Break Pro can be downloaded onto smartphones or tablets. The application can be found in the Apple App Store and Google Play under the name BREAK PRO. You can activate the application free of charge using your work- or student email address. If the application has not been installed on your computer or your work is mobile, use of the mobile version is especially advisable. The mobile application is available wherever you go, and you can also use it during your free time.
Break Pro on your computer
Break Pro works on Windows, Android, iOS and macOS. Employees can install the program to their Windows work computer. Alternatively, students and staff can choose to install Break Pro on their private computer. Instructions for installing the program can be found below.
Break Pro instructions for staff
There are two versions of the pogram:
- BreakProSmall – install, fast to install but needs internet contact when doing the exercises
- BreakProFull – install, bigger file because all exercises are downloaded to the computer when installed. This does not need internet while doing the exercises.
Only one version should be installed.
It is possible to install BREAK PRO on a Windows computer when connected to Hanken's network (via cable or docking station). Installation takes place via the "Company Portal" on your computer:
1) Open Company Portal on your computer. You can find Company Portal through the Windows search function.
2) Install "BreakPro - Install"
3) Now Break Pro starts automatically when you log in to your computer. You can adjust the interval at which the program reminds you to take a break. You can also turn off the reminders.
If you want to install the program on your private computer or you only have access to a wireless network, see Break Pro for students - instructions below.
If you want to install the program on a mobile device, see Break Pro on your mobile device above.
Break Pro instructions for students
1) Download the file for the operating system you are using from the Breakpro website.
2) Open the file and cheose the language. Fill in your Hanken-email and choose Confirm mail adddress.
Please note that the license is only valid for the entire period when registering with an email that ends with @student.hanken.fi or with @hanken.fi. If you register with another email, the license is valid for one month only.
4) Log in to your email and get the activation code. Enter the activation code in the Break Pro window.
Observe that:
- If you have not received the email, please check the junk mail folder.
- If Break Pro asks, allow all notifications to enable BREAK PRO to remind you of exercise breaks.
- You can also install the application on your personal mobile phone and/or tablet. Each user can use the app on five different devices.