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Why your Apple Watch credits you with fewer calories than you expect [Cult of Mac]
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)
Strava finally adds support for Apple’s Workout app. But there’s a big but… [Cult of Mac]
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)
Get your Apple Watch and Strava in sync again with this essential app [Cult of Mac]
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...
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Why you should check your Apple Watch Activity Trends right now [Cult of Mac]
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...
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The Patriots are the Apple of football [Cult of Mac]
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...
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How to nail your fitness New Year’s resolution with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]
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...
![How to set an Apple Watch Move goal that’s right for you [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/move-goal-adjust-1080x675.jpg)
How to set an Apple Watch Move goal that’s right for you [Cult of Mac]
The Apple Watch Activity app sets us three daily goals, for standing, exercise and movement. The first two are the same for everyone: Stand for a minute during at least 12 hours of the day, and do at least 30 minutes of exercise. But the Move goal is different. For...
![How to breeze through the barrier with Apple Pay Express Transit [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/london-underground-barrier2-1080x675.jpg)
How to breeze through the barrier with Apple Pay Express Transit [Cult of Mac]
If you thought using Apple Pay was already easy, prepare to be amazed. It’s even easier when you enable Express Transit mode. In New York City, Portland and London, you can now pass the ticket barrier with just a wave of your wrist. And even if your local transit...
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How to log interval workouts with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]
Interval training has become very popular these days, thanks to high-intensity interval training, or HIIT. Proponents of this type of exercise say it delivers many of the benefits of a much longer workout in a short, sharp burst. The great thing about intervals is...
![Why Apple’s Thanksgiving Day Challenge could change your life [Cult of Mac]](http://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thanksgiving-challenge-1080x675.jpg)
Why Apple’s Thanksgiving Day Challenge could change your life [Cult of Mac]
Apple is sending us mixed messages this Thanksgiving. On the one hand, it’s encouraging Apple Watch owners to get active with the Thanksgiving Day Challenge 2019. But on the other hand, it’s serving up new episodes of Apple TV+ shows a day early, so we can collapse...