Tom Holland's demanding workout regimen, designed to maintain his physique for the role of Spider-Man in "Brand New Day," has become a viral sensation, prompting fans and fitness enthusiasts to replicate the exercise themselves.
Holland, who has a background in disciplines like ballet and acrobatics, revealed his go-to fitness routine in a 2025 interview with Men's Health. He described using a CrossFit exercise called "Cindy," which involves completing as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of five pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 squats. Holland noted that his personal record for this routine is 27 rounds.
Men's Health highlighted that this high score places Holland significantly ahead of many experienced CrossFit practitioners. Combined with his other training, including boxing, this routine contributes to his portrayal of the agile superhero.
The "Cindy" workout has recently resurfaced and gained widespread attention following the success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Fitness influencer Skye Mackintosh, known for his online workout videos, shared his attempt at Holland's challenge. He managed 24 rounds, admitting it was a significant challenge and that he "just got gassed."
Social media users have also been sharing their experiences attempting the "Cindy" workout. Comments range from admitting difficulty, with one user stating they "got nine rounds in before giving up," to humorous accounts of struggling to complete even the first round. One user quipped, "I actually tried this, I got through the first round and died."
Holland has experienced a successful summer at the box office, with "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" both achieving record-breaking opening weekends. He and his wife, Zendaya, have been prominent figures in cinema this year, with Zendaya also slated to appear in "Dune Part 3" later this year.