![VO2 max: The Apple Watch metric that reveals your aerobic fitness [Cult of Mac]](https://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vo2-max-1080x675.jpg)
by Graham Bower | Mar 7, 2019 | Fitness, Technology
Want to know how fit you really are? Apple Watch provides loads of insightful metrics you could check. So many, in fact, that there is not enough space for them all in the Workout app. Instead, you’ll find much of this crucial data buried away in the Health app on...
![How to win Apple Watch Activity Competitions every time [Cult of Mac]](https://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/activity-competitions-1080x675.jpg)
by Graham Bower | Mar 1, 2019 | Fitness, Technology
Apple Watch Activity Competitions are a perfect way to fall out with friends and colleagues. Simply send a challenge via the Activity app on your watch and, if they accept, a seven-day grudge match commences. With Activity Competitions, a new feature in watchOS 5,...
![Tap into the ancient wisdom of the Apple Watch Breathe app [Cult of Mac]](https://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/breathe-1080x675.jpg)
by Graham Bower | Dec 6, 2018 | Fitness, Technology
In today’s fast-paced, connected world, the demands on our time seem endless. We spend much of our day in a state of constant hyperactivity. Apple Watch and iPhone add to the pressure, with their endless notifications telling us what we should be doing, who we should...
![How to start swimming with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]](https://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/009C8615-26AE-4EB1-BB0B-BE7395DD71D7-1080x675.jpeg)
by Graham Bower | Nov 21, 2018 | Fitness, Technology
While many of us learn to swim at school, plenty of people never return to the pool as an adult. If that sounds familiar, but your shiny new Apple Watch Series 4 is tempting you to dip your toe in the water again, this guide to swimming with Apple Watch is for you....
![How Apple Watch pace alerts will make you run faster [Cult of Mac]](https://grahambower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pace-alerts-2-1080x675.jpg)
by Graham Bower | Nov 7, 2018 | Fitness, Technology
Apple made three big strides for runners in watchOS 5, adding Pace Alert, Rolling Mile pace and Cadence features. In this post, I’ll focus on Pace Alerts, which let you set a specific pace for your run. This handy new feature is not just designed to keep you moving by...
by Graham Bower | Oct 13, 2018 | Fitness, Technology
Your shiny new Apple Watch is great for logging workouts. But it comes up short when you want to review your training progress and share your workout history with friends. Everything gets bundled in the Activity and Health apps on your iPhone, which are pretty basic....
