Tom Holland is currently busy on his press tour promoting his new Marvel film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, getting used to living as a newly married man, and spearheading his non-alcoholic beverage company
Bero. But that doesn’t mean he is not taking time out for himself, while also staying in fighting shape for his acting roles.
And the way Tom Holland does that is by working out.
The actor, in a previous interview with Men’s Health UK, share his go-to workout when he’s short on time and said, “I do a CrossFit workout called ‘Cindy’. It’s great, you don’t have to think about anything. You just count your rounds.”
He added, “Sometimes if I’m feeling really tired, I’ll do one round on the minute every minute. So you do 20 rounds.”
What is Cindy?
Cindy is a classic CrossFit bodyweight exercise routine. It is an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) that lasts for 20 minutes. The goal is to complete as many rounds as you can of a specific three-exercise sequence before the timer runs out.
The Circuit
The Cindy circuit includes these exercises:
- 5 Pull-ups
- 10 Push-ups
- 15 Air Squats (bodyweight squats)
Here’s how you can do it
Pull ups: Grab a pull-up bar with an overhand grip (hands facing away), hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Hang with your arms fully extended and feet off the ground. Engage your core and pull your chest up toward the bar by driving your elbows down and back, keeping your body straight. Once your chin clears the bar, pause briefly, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position with control. Repeat for 5 reps. If you can’t do a full pull-up yet, try assisted versions using a resistance band, a partner, or negative pull-ups.
Push-ups: Start in a high plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width, fingers pointing forward, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to keep your hips level. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest is just a few inches from the floor, keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle from your body. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position. Keep your spine neutral throughout—don’t let your hips sag or pike. Repeat for 10 reps. For easier versions, perform push-ups on your knees or against a wall.
Air Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out, and your chest up with shoulders back. Engage your core and begin by pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair, keeping your weight in your heels. Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor (or as low as comfortable), with your knees tracking over your toes and your back straight. Pause briefly, then push through your feet to return to standing, squeezing your glutes at the top. Keep your chest lifted and avoid letting your knees cave inward. Repeat for 15 reps.
