Fitness Geek
I never took my health seriously until I got cancer back in 2007. After successfully completing my treatment, I took a keen interest in fitness and now it’s an integral part of my day: I develop Reps & Sets, a bodybuilding app for iPhone and Apple Watch; I write about fitness for tech news website Cult of Mac; I’m a CYQ Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer; I’ve written a Fitness Handbook; and I’ve been known to run the occasional marathon.
Gym-Free Workout
It’s been 12 months since I set foot in a gym, thanks to lockdown. Here’s how I kept in shape. More
My Cancer Story
When I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lymphoma over ten years ago, it changed my life for the better. This is my story. More
My app: Reps & Sets
I designed and co-created a bodybuilding app for iPhone called Reps & Sets. It’s been featured by Apple on the App Store. More
Fitness blog
iOS 13 wish list: Giving health & fitness a workout [Cult of Mac]
WWDC is less than a week away and there are already plenty of rumors doing the rounds on what new features Apple has in store for iOS and watchOS. Dark mode, a refreshed Reminders app and a new Find My app all look set to make an appearance. But will Apple also be...
How to build muscle with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]
If you diligently close your Activity Rings every day in the hope of getting ripped like The Rock, you are going about it all the wrong way. Apple’s Activity app focuses on cardio conditioning and burning calories. Which is great for losing weight, but irrelevant if...
Get in shape for your beach vacay with Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]
Summer is almost upon us.* If you’ve been training hard all winter to look awesome in a Speedo on the beach, then you can totally skip this post. Still here? That’s cool. Because in this post we’ll look at five awesome ways your Apple Watch can help give your body a...
What is your Apple Watch trying to tell you about your health? [Cult of Mac]
If you’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for a while now, chances are you have built up a huge amount of data related to your health. But do you know what it all means? What exactly is that wrist-mounted technological marvel trying to tell you? All those different stats...
Master the mysteries of ‘Other’ workouts on Apple Watch [Cult of Mac]
Everyone knows you can do running, cycling and swimming workouts with your Apple Watch. But did you know you also can log sports like football, golf and boxing? There’s even support for pastimes as diverse as fishing, horse riding and fencing. These workout types are...
Will Chris Hemsworth’s new fitness app get you ripped like Thor? [Cult of Mac]
I’m a big Chris Hemsworth fan. The guy is walking workout inspiration. I spend hours at the gym hoping that one day I’ll achieve Thor-style arms. But so far, no luck. That’s why Centr, Hemsworth’s new fitness app, immediately caught my interest. I was intrigued to...
10 hidden Activity app features that will take your fitness to the next level [Cult of Mac]
At first glance, the iPhone Activity app seems pretty simple. It’s basically just a calendar to keep track of your daily Activity Rings. But if you know where to look, you’ll find a surprising number of pro features buried beneath that slick, simple interface. So...
6 Apple Watch apps for an awesome six-pack [Cult of Mac]
For many guys wanting to get in shape, a chiseled six-pack is the ultimate goal. But achieving that iconic washboard look is not easy. Especially as you get older. Fortunately, your Apple Watch can help you along the way to achieving a tighter core. Apple’s Health...
VO2 max: The Apple Watch metric that reveals your aerobic fitness [Cult of Mac]
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]
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,...