One of the valuable and lesser-known health features of the Apple Watch is cardio fitness. The measurement is based on your VO2 maximum that Apple Watch can estimate when recording three specific workouts. Follow along to learn how to use cardio on Apple Watch and iPhone, including why it’s important, how to set it up, and how to measure/view your cardio levels. Fitness cardio background Whether you just bought an Apple Watch or have had one for a while and haven’t used cardio, it’s an invaluable measure to understand and…
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Fitness Watch: How muscle memory helps you get back in shape after a break
Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano, or hitting a hole in one, there are just a few things you’ll never forget how to do. And the reason for this phenomenon is thanks to something called muscle memory. Muscle memory applies to a wide range of physical activities, from playing an instrument to playing sports. But while we need to repeatedly practice a movement to develop muscle memory, the term doesn’t really refer to the muscles’ ability to remember movements. Rather, this memory occurs in our central nervous system,…
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