Fitness Disrupted with Tom Holland

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Understanding the Metabolic Window Jul 01, 2020

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You may have heard about the “metabolic window,” said to be the period of time immediately after exercise when the body is in the perfect condition for nutrient absorption. What does the science say? And what exactly should you consume during this “window” of time? In this episode of Fitness Disrupted, Tom talks all about the metabolic window, making sense of the conflicting research so that you can fuel your body optimally to achieve the best results from your workouts

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Why You're Never Too Old to Start Exercising Jun 29, 2020

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As we age, we undergo changes that often coincide with a less active lifestyle, and a less active lifestyle can compound the effects that aging has on out health. The truth is that exercise is never more important that it is as we get some years on our bodies. In this episode of Fitness Disrupted, Tom gives you 25 (!) studies that cover a wide range of benefits that exercise confers to us as we age.

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Fit Tip - The #1 Thing To Look At On A Food Label If Your Goal Is Weight Loss Jun 29, 2020

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There is a lot of information on a food label, and there is even more information out there about how to interpret that information. If your goal is to lose weight, Tom makes it simple with this Fit Tip.

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Can You Exercise Too Much? Jun 24, 2020

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In a sea of misinformation from self-described exercise influencers pedaling stories born out of clickbait headlines where the studies referenced are conveniently misrepresented to fit outrageous narratives, it is more important than ever to dig a little deeper and listen to what your body is telling you about your exercise routine. In this episode of Fitness Disrupted, Tom settles the score once and for all about the common misconception that you can have too much exercise.

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Why You Need to Work on Your Weaknesses Until They Are No Longer Weaknesses Jun 22, 2020

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Bulletproof your body with this episode of Fitness Disrupted. There is a common mantra plastered all over gyms across the world: “work on your weakness until they are strengths.” Tom takes a bit of a different approach in this episode where he talks about the importance of working on your weakness until they are no longer a weaknesses - not only to make you stronger, but to help you avoid injury and magnify your strengths.

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Fit-Tip - Why You Should Put Your Treadmill to a 1% Incline Jun 19, 2020

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In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom gives you the science behind why you should set your treadmill to a 1% incline.

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9 Reasons You Should Do Hills Jun 17, 2020

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There are a multitude of simple and effective ways to get a well-rounded workout while making the most of your time. Hill workouts are yet another example of this type of exercise that you can incorporate into your routine right after you listen to Tom give his top 9 reasons to do hill workouts.

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Why You Can't Always Beat Yesterday Jun 15, 2020

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In this episode, Tom discusses the pitfalls of the catchy idea of "beating yesterday". Listen as Tom discusses the reasons why it is not always possible to beat yesterday, especially if you are training optimally.

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Fit Tip - Can Muscle Turn Into Fat or Fat Turn Into Muscle? Jun 12, 2020

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"I stopped working out, and all of my muscle has turned to fat!" It has been said before, but what is the reality. Can fat turn into muscle? Can muscle turn into fat? In this Fit Tip, Tom explains what actually happens when we start, or stop exercising.

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5 Reasons You Should Work Out with A Partner Jun 10, 2020

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Working out alone can be a way for one to escape and focus completely on the exercise at hand, but there are many reasons why working out with someone else can help you stay on the right track while getting the most out of your workout. In this episode, Tom runs though five of his top reasons for working out with a partner with a little bit of science sprinkled in.

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