Fitness Disrupted with Tom Holland
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Two Studies on the Potential Power of "Exercise Priming"
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom gives you something you can try right away as he uses a couple of recent studies to tell you how...
An Inteview with Ultra Runner Michael Wardian
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quite simply one of the world’s best ultra-runners, Michael Wardian set off on his latest adventure on Sunday, May 1, a run across the United St...
Fit Tip - What is Asymmetrical Training?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a dominant side of our body, and because of this, everyone body is asymmetrical. And it is also important to train your weaknesses. Listen...
Actual Headline; "Healthy Lifestyle May Increase Life Expectancy"
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom reacts to an actual headline he saw that misrepresents not only the information from the study t...
Exercise and Depression - Minutes Matter
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While it is true that many things in life are out of our control, it is also true that many things are in our control. And it is on these things that ...
Fit Tip - Bad Fitness Advice Part 1
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Fit Tip, Tom uses a recent example of bad fitness advice plucked directly from his social media feed to illustrate how to spot bunk fitness in...
Another Grand Canyon Run
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special travelogue edition of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom takes us through his second rim-to-rim-to-rim Grand Canyon run that presented a ...
So You Want a Career in Fitness: Part 1
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for a career in the fitness industry, and need some advice on where to start, check out this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podca...
Fit Tip - Why You Need a Misogi
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks about Misogi, and ancient Japanese Shinto ritual of self-purification and the how applying this mindset to your life can he...
Music and Quality of Life
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom uses a recent study to talk about how music can have a positive effect on our exercise and to il...
How Do I Lose the Last Few Pounds Around My Abs?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you age, your body changes in ways that effect the way it responds to exercise and diet. In this episode, Tom uncovers why this happens and how to ...
Fit Tip - Carwashes, Consistency and Change
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom uses an analogy to illustrate the import role that maintenance plays in making it possible to take small steps to realize gigantic change! Se...
Hotel Gym Etiquette and Tips
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you travel, you want to keep your fitness plan going! So, how do you keep it going in an environment that is different from what you are used to?...
23 Tips to Eating Better and Losing Weight
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know your body with these 23 science and experienced-based healthy lifestyle tips. On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, listen as ...
Fit Tip - Food for Thought
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks about a difficult subject that you can use as inspiration and motivation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Why Are You Sore From Your Workouts and What Can You Do About It?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you exercise, you will experience muscle soreness. On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom lets you know why it happens and some thin...
Women & Fitness After 40 with Jennifer Kirsch
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Kirsch, a personal trainer who's specialty is working with women over 40, is Tom's guest on this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast. Li...
Fit Tip - Stop Calling it a Cheat Meal
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks about the trouble with using terms that have negative connotations as motivation to live a healthy lifestyle.See omnystudio...
Using Nostalgia to Decrease Pain
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom talks about a recent study that shows how stress can be a choice, and presents actionable ways t...
Listener Mailbag Vol. 13
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom answers your questions about green powders, strength training for teenagers, the “75 Hard ...
Fit Tip - More Carb Lunacy
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom clearly explains the carbohydrate so that you can better understand the positive effects that carbs have on you...
The Exercise IQ Test
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom uses the questions of an "exercise IQ test" that he recently took to help show you how fitness m...
A Scientifically Proven 11-Minute Body-Weight Workout
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom gives you a scientifically-proven 11-minute workout that you can do anywhere; no equipment neces...
What Is the Metabolic Window (and Does it Matter?)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When is the right time to take in the energy you need to better facilitate recovery from exercise? Should you consider other factors such as the goals...
A New Study Finds Even More Benefits of Strength Training
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom often says, "cardiovascular exercise adds years to your life, and strength training adds life to your years" in order to illustrate how each type ...
Biohacking BS
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom gives you some strategies on how to recognize and avoid the things that keep you from doing the ...
Fit Tip - Protein Bars or Protein Shakes?
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom fields a listener's question: which is better, protein bars or protein shakes? Listen as Tom explains how to u...
What Over 6000 Successful Weight Loss People Have to Say
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do over six-thousand people who have lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off for years have in common? We can learn a lot from the pe...
Can Strength Training Count As Cardio?
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, listen as Tom defines cardio and strength training, and lets you know how you can make each type wor...
Fit Tip - The REAL #1 Thing You Want to Avoid
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, listen as Tom tells you about how you should guage the ultimate success of your workout program - and here's a hint...
Are Bodyweight Exercises Enough?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of complex exercise equipment, and marketing geared toward convincing you that there is only one way, it is hard to believe that you c...
Do You Have to Lift Heavy to Build Muscle or Increase Strength? New Research Says No.
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it 8 repetitions? Is it 12, or is it 15? And then, how many sets should you do? How do you know how much weight to use? Listen to this episode of t...
Fit Tip - The Old Man Test
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An often-overlooked component of fitness is balance, and "The Old Man Test" is a great example of the type of activity that you can incorporate into y...
More Misleading Info I Read Today: Is Oatmeal Really Bad for You?
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness tech is helping us gauge our health and workout performance more conveniently than ever! As the number of this type of product grows everyday,...
Sweat: A History of Exercise with Bill Hayes
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of time, movement has evolved from something we had to do to survive into something that we must make time to do in order to survive. ...
Fit Tip - Using All 3 Types of Goals to Lose Weight
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is of utmost importance to set three types of goals; process goals, performance goals and outcome goals. However, if you've ever read articles abou...
The Kids Are Alright, but What About the Adults?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of kids competing in team sports in the United States is steadily declining year after year, and there are alarming reasons as well as cons...
8 Reasons Fad Diets Are Flawed
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom explains how to tell when certain diets will fail you. If long-term health and wellness (and yes...
Fit Tip - Offset Training
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imbalances: we all have them, and spending some time to lessen them will help you avoid injury and become stronger in the process. In this Fitness Dis...
The Active Grandparent Hypothesis
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Active Grandparent Hypothesis": a simple name for a complex, bi-directional concept. Listen as Tom uses a recent study to add further support the...
The Science Behind the COVID Odds
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the past couple years we have been living through a pandemic. There has been a lot of heavy information to process, and that takes its toll. This ...
Fit Tip - Know Your Body, Save Your Life
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, listen as Tom uses a personal story to illustrate the importance of using fit tech to know your numbers so that you...
The Six Most Googled Fitness Questions on 2021
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With all the answers at your fingertips, it is still hard to find good information in a sea of more bad information. On this episode of the Fitness Di...
Are Wrist and Forearm Heart Rate Monitors Accurate?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wrist and forearm heart rate monitors are becoming more and more common; even taking the place of the tried-and-true chest strap monitors! On this epi...
Rezoom: The Powerful Reframe to End the Crash-and-Burn Cycle of Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom often mentions that he is an "experiment of one" and on this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, he explores some different avenues with Dr....
Fit Tip - Should You Do Cardio First, or Strength?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom gives some advice regarding a common question that often receives misleading answers. That question: Should you do cardio first, ...
Can You Have Too Much Variation?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Changing up your routine helps keep your systems on their toes! It helps spur different adaptations that all go into creating well-rounded overall fit...
Fit Tip - The 10 Minute Full Body Bodyweight Blast Workout
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Fit Tip is all about the micro-workout! Limited time does not need to be a reason to avoid exercise, and on this episode of the Fitness Disrupted...
Can People Change?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast is all about discovery! Tom uses an article he read recently to define and reframe a few commonly misund...
3 Top Questionable Health Claims
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom uses three health claims to demonstrate how facets of the fitness industry use the same tactics ...
Another Study On Exercise and The Brain
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mind/body connection is real, and there have been many studies to help solidify this hypothesis. On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast,...
Fit Tip - Change Your Grip
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to get the most out of the adaptations that make us stronger as a result of exercise, we must mix up the way we move. In this Fit Tip, Tom gi...
STUDY: Nutritional Analysis of Foods and Beverages Posted in Social Media Accounts
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom talks about a study published in JAMA Network Open entitled "Nutritional Analysis of Foods and B...
Fit Tip - What is the Best Preworkout?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many pre-workout supplements out there vying for your attention, all claiming that they can help you get the most out of yourself when yo...
Listener Mailbag Vol. 12
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom answers your questions covering topics such as working out while sick, counting macros, the 6-se...
All About Sleep with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diet, exercise and sleep work together to give us that cycle of fueling, stress and recovery that we need to live healthier lives, and on this episode...
Fit Tip- The Kid Practice Workout
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This motivational Fit Tip is all about maximizing your time! Listen as Tom talks about one of his favorite ways to get a workout in when you'd least e...
Weight Just A Minute! More About Exercise and the Scale
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most famous metric used to gauge fitness gains is without a doubt the number on the scale. Tom has covered the subject before on the Fitness Disru...
Injuries, Surgeries and Victories at Almost 50: An Interview with Karl Baumgart
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In fitness, as in life, the journey is the search. Discovering what you are meant to do is often not easy. Among other things, it involves time, dedic...
The Biggest Loser Study Revisited
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The unsurprising results of the Biggest Loser study were well-publicized, and much of the narrative surrounding the findings served to tell a demotiva...
Fit Tip - My 4 Go-to Breakfasts
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get your day started on the on the right foot! Tom has done shows about breakfast before, but in this short Fit Tip, he gives you the basics: 4 of his...
Your Winter Workouts
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast is all about seasons! As winter falls upon us there is a yearning sensation to do the same workout sched...
Fit Tip - What is Cardiovascular Drift?
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom explains cardiovascular drift. Listen to find out some important information that can help you gauge your effor...
My One Fitness Industry "Failure"
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom takes a deeper look into the thought processes that he touched on in a previous Fit Tip, "Kenny ...
Fit Tip - The 10-Second, 10-Rep Pushup Challenge
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom presents a challenge that will quickly illustrate the importance of time under tension and the power of simplic...
Fit Tip - What is Muscle Toning?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks muscle tone. What is it exactly? How do you achieve it? Listen to find out how simple the concept actually is! Learn more ...
Working Out at Home vs. at the Gym
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gyms have never been cheaper to join, and working out at home has never been so comfortable and effective! On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted po...
A Megastudy About Gym Motivation
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom lays out a huge study that attempts to gain more insight into what motivates people to go to the...
Fit Tip - Peloton Cheaters
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom covers the subject of being honest with yourself so that you can get the intended results from structured worko...
Stress and Coping
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, listen as Tom talks about his favorite topic; the mind-body connection and the way movement affects ...
Listener Mailbag Vol. 11
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom answers your questions! Keep them coming, and Tom will answer them on the next listener mailbag ...
Fit Tip - The 10-Minute Bodyweight Progression Regression Workout
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom gives you a bodyweight-only micro workout that is suitable for any fitness level with some unique science at play. Learn more ...
The MELT Method with Sue Hitzmann
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast Tom welcomes the creator of the MELT Method, Sue Hitzmann to the show to discuss connective tissue, m...
Self Control and The Marshmallow Study
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have to believe you have control!. In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom uses Walter Mischel's marshmallow experiment to highlight...
Fit Tip - The Perfect Weekly Weight Loss
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has talked about how not all weight loss is equal or sustainable in the past. In this Fit Tip, he distills everything down into a quick, helpful e...
Exercising Your Spirit of Creativity with Krista Scott Dixon
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In order to discover how to incorporate exercise into your life so that you can remain consistent, you have to get creative! What does that mean exact...
Lifting for Strength vs. Lifting for Size
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goals are an important aspect of your fitness routine, and on this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom uses weight lifting to highlight just...
Fit Tip - Chocolate or White Which Milk is Healthier?
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, things just aren't what they seem. When it comes to what we eat and drink, we must make informed decisions based on nutritional information...
Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World with Danielle Friedman
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, journalist Danielle Friedman joins Tom to talk about her new book, "Let's Get Physical: How Women Di...
The Comfort Crisis with Micheal Easter
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom talks with Michael Easter about his new book, "The Comfort Crisis". They discuss the power of re...
Fit Tip - Coffee After Exercise
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks about a new study highlighting some findings about one of his favorite supplements. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...
The Ironman Florida I Didn't Race Report
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a curveball of a race report, Tom takes on a fundamental question; what is your outlook on a situation when things don't work out how you thought t...
Listener Mailbag Vol.9
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom answers more of your questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Fit Tip - Water or Sports Drink?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fit Tip, Tom talks about the how to know when it's time to reach for a sports drink rather than water during a workout. Learn more about your...
Worry
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Worry, pre-race jitters, stress - no matter what you call it, your mental state surrounding an event can have a massive impact on your performance. Li...
Running Injuries - What Do the Studies Really Tell Us?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are a runner, or someone who is looking to add running to your fitness routine, this episode is all about listening to your body. Listen t...
Fit Tip - The Biophilia Hypothesis
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds complex, but isn't! Listen to this Fit Tip as an introduction to the biophilia hypothesis and combine it with all the other short Fit Tips t...
A Rollercoaster of Caloric Chaos
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast is all about weight loss! It is the main reason that many people seek to develop a fitness routine, and ...
Strength Training and Fat Loss with Sabrina Jo from the American Council on Exercise
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You hear it all the time; if you want to loose weight, it's all about cardio! Although cardio exercise is an important component of fitness there are ...
Fit Tip - Healthy Halloween Candy?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode isn't just for all you parents out there this Halloween, this is advice that you can apply to yourself as well; all year round! In this F...
The Baystate Marathon - A Race Report
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's not always about winning or achieving your personal best; you can use events to achieve all different types of goals. There is a lot to be gained...
How I Lost 31 Pounds (and Counting) for My Next Race
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is always a good idea to learn from, and be inspired by people who have already done what you are striving to do. Although Tom has done a show simi...
Fit Tip - Muscular Failure vs. Technical Failure
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom explains how to know when you have achieved the goals of strength training so that you can get the most out of it and avoid injury in this Fitness...
Exercise and Back Pain
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Be it for prehab, or rehab, there are things that you can do to mitigate back pain, and to improve your general well-being in the process. So if you s...
Master the Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide for Women with Ali Nolan
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best training resources for the majority of us are designed by regular people, for regular people. Ali Nolan's latest book, Master the Marathon is...
Fit Tip - Why I Love the 6 Second Rep
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you lift heavy things correctly, you get stronger, healthier and boost your chances of staying injury free! However, simply concentrating on the ...
After You've Lost the Weight, 6 Top Ways to Keep it Off
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, listen as Tom tips you off on how to gain the tools and develop the strategies and techniques that w...
The Real Reasons Diet Soda Causes Weight Gain and Belly Fat
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a handful of ideas floating around as to why many people gain weight and belly fat when they drink diet soda, and truth be told, these ideas...
3 Exercises Swaps if You Have Shoulder Pain
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body; because of its inherent instability, it is susceptible to injury. In this Fit Tip, listen as Tom ...
The Vermont 50K - A Race Report
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom tells his story of the Vermont 50K. Listen and pick up some tips as he talks about his pre-race ...