![Why your Apple Watch credits you with fewer calories than you expect [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/active-total-calories-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Feb 21, 2020 | Fitness, Technology
While most workout gadgets estimate all the calories you burn during the day, Apple Watch does something different. It uses a metric called Active Calories, which is always lower than Total Calories. And that’s actually a good thing. Here’s why.
![Strava finally adds support for Apple’s Workout app. But there’s a big but… [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/strava-import-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Feb 13, 2020 | Fitness, Technology
Strava is a brilliant app for sharing your workouts and analyzing your fitness activity. But its Apple Watch app is not so great. That’s why I prefer to use Apple’s built-in Workout app and then view my data afterward on the Strava website. The trouble is, up until...
![Get your Apple Watch and Strava in sync again with this essential app [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/healthfit-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Feb 7, 2020 | Fitness, Technology
Before iOS 13, if you wanted to sync Apple Watch workout data with Strava, you had an excellent option: a brilliant third-party fitness app called HealthFit. Unfortunately, Apple’s strict new rules in iOS 13 broke the app’s syncing functionality, leaving Apple...
![Why you should check your Apple Watch Activity Trends right now [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/activity-trends-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Feb 5, 2020 | Fitness, Technology
Apple Watch has always tracked your daily physical activity with its three iconic Activity rings. That’s great if you just want to focus on hitting your daily goals. But what if you want to see your progress over time? iOS 13 solves this with Activity Trends, an...
![The Patriots are the Apple of football [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/other-workouts-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Jan 17, 2020 | Technology
Imagine an organization that’s loved by its devoted, cultlike followers, but despised by haters. The close working relationship between its mercurial leader and one of the greatest talents in the field led to an unprecedented run of success. Even the occasional...
![How to nail your fitness New Year’s resolution with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-activity-1080x675.jpg)
by graham | Jan 1, 2020 | Fitness, Technology
With the holidays behind us and a new decade just getting started, New Year’s resolution season is officially here. If you want to make amends for your seasonal overindulgence and get in shape for the Twenties, here’s our essential guide to nailing your New Year’s...
