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The app blocks you from social media unless you go out and walk

If you've resolved to exercise more in the new year, but the only thing you're doing is scrolling with your fingers, there's a new app you might want to check out. The app is called Steppin, and it won't let you continue scrolling through social media until you get up and walk a bit.

The Steppin app allows you to trade walking time for social media time

In a press release sent to TechCrunch, Kayak creator Paul English released a new service that helps people take back control of their lives. When using the app, you can set the number of steps you need to take to earn 1 minute of social media usage. You can set up emergency access measures in case you need to open the app early, but otherwise you won't have time to browse the web unless you go out and walk.

It might sound like it would only be used by teenagers, but Paul feels that the app's reach goes much further:

It really applies to everyone. We've found that just by talking to friends and family, a lot of parents say, 'I want my child to have this app, my 12-year-old is addicted to his phone.' And then some adults say, 'I have a problem myself, it's not just Gen Z, I find myself using my phone too much and not leaving the house much.' Therefore, Steppin is attracting interest from all ages.

If you want to walk more and stare less at the screen, you can get the app on the iOS store, with an Android version coming soon. Currently, the app is free, but Paul is considering adding an annual fee of about $20 if the app is successful. And if the app isn't strong enough to keep you browsing, check out these ways to avoid mindless social media scrolling.

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