Fitness Disrupted with Tom Holland

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Are Bodyweight Exercises Enough? Mar 09, 2022

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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 can burn calories and build strength without it. So can you, and if so, what are the best ways? On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom talks about the beauty of working out at home with no equipment necessary. Tom also covers any gaps that exist when it comes to a strictly bodyweight exercise-based routine, and ways to fill these gaps so that you can workout wherever you are!

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Do You Have to Lift Heavy to Build Muscle or Increase Strength? New Research Says No. Mar 07, 2022

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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 the Fitness Disrupted podcast as Tom refutes what is in most textbook and backs it up with the latest exciting research.

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Fit Tip - The Old Man Test Mar 04, 2022

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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 your routine that will help you strengthen that ever-important mind/body connection. Find out what it's all about on this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip!

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More Misleading Info I Read Today: Is Oatmeal Really Bad for You? Mar 02, 2022

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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, we need to be vigilant about the information we come across as it relates to the metrics these products track. On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom talks about an article he read recently that paints a vivid picture of how a problem can be created for a product to cure, all while destroying something that is actually good for us!

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Sweat: A History of Exercise with Bill Hayes Feb 28, 2022

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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. As they say, "the more things change, the more things stay the same"! On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast Tom sits down with Bill Hayes, the author of Sweat: A History of Exercise, as they discuss the story behind his latest book, and how his quest to uncover the story of exercise as it is written in historic texts from around the world can help us understand the nature and purpose of movement more clearly.

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Fit Tip - Using All 3 Types of Goals to Lose Weight Feb 25, 2022

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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 about how to lose weight, things often get muddied. In this Fitness Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom washes everything so that you can take the best route to your healthy weight!

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The Kids Are Alright, but What About the Adults? Feb 23, 2022

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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 consequences behind this trend. On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom examines one country's philosophy as it relates to youth sports, and how that philosophy had made them an Olympics powerhouse.

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8 Reasons Fad Diets Are Flawed Feb 21, 2022

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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, weight loss) is your goal, then this episode will give you the knowledge you need to make lasting changes that work.

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Fit Tip - Offset Training Feb 18, 2022

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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 Disrupted Fit Tip, Tom introduces you to offset training and how it can help you correct imbalances and become stronger in mind and body!

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The Active Grandparent Hypothesis Feb 16, 2022

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"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 approach of excessive moderation and to bring into focus the type of movement that will help you add quality years to your life.

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