def METHOD_NAME(self, a, b):
    ''' compare activity records with more granular asserts '''
    if a == b:
        return
    else:
        self.assertEqual(a.StartTime, b.StartTime)
        self.assertEqual(a.EndTime, b.EndTime)
        self.assertEqual(a.Type, b.Type)
        self.assertEqual(a.Stats.Distance, b.Stats.Distance)
        self.assertEqual(a.Name, b.Name)
        self.assertLapsListsEqual(a.Laps, b.Laps)