Tom Holland's 27-round 'Cindy' score highlighted

Men’s Health published a feature on August 5 that put Tom Holland’s 27-round score on the CrossFit workout “Cindy” at the center of renewed attention around the actor’s training. The article said Holland’s boxing footage had been going viral, but argued his benchmark on “Cindy” may be the more striking number. The Men’s Health UK piece was written by Andrew Tracey and posted with training details and photos. (menshealth.com) ### What exactly did Men’s Health say about Holland’s score? Men’s Health said Tom Holland’s personal best on “Cindy” is 27 rounds. (menshealth.com) The magazine described that mark as well above what many regular gym-goers, and many experienced CrossFit participants, would reach. The August 5 article framed the score against a simple workout format rather than a complicated gym routine. Men’s Health said Holland had previously told the publication that “Cindy” was one of his favorite sessions when he was short on time. (menshealth.com) ### What is the “Cindy” workout? “Cindy” is a 20-minute AMRAP — as many rounds as possible — built from three bodyweight movements: 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 bodyweight squats, according to Men’s Health. The workout is one of CrossFit’s best-known benchmark routines because it is easy to set up and hard to sustain at a high pace. (menshealth.com) A 27-round result means Holland completed 135 pull-ups, 270 push-ups and 405 squats inside the 20-minute cap. That arithmetic comes directly from multiplying the workout’s round structure by the total rounds Men’s Health attributed to him. (menshealth.com) ### Why did the number travel with the boxing clip? Men’s Health paired the “Cindy” benchmark with mention of Holland’s boxing footage, which the article said was already circulating widely online. The publication’s framing was that the boxing video drew attention first, but the CrossFit score offered a clearer measure of conditioning. (menshealth.com) Andrew Tracey wrote that standards matter when comparing “Cindy” scores, noting differences such as strict pull-ups versus faster kipping variations, full-range push-ups versus shortened reps, and squat depth. (menshealth.com) That caveat was part of the same Men’s Health piece highlighting Holland’s number. ### Where did this detail come from? Men’s Health said Holland had discussed “Cindy” with the magazine in an earlier interview. In that account, Holland said the appeal was its simplicity: “You just count your rounds,” and he added that on tired days he would do one round every minute for 20 minutes, while on better days he would push for as many rounds as possible. (menshealth.com) A separate Men’s Health UK workout item published in July 2025 also presented Holland’s 27-round personal best and described the session as a fast, no-equipment CrossFit-style workout he uses to stay in shape. (menshealth.com) ### What was newly published this week? The August 5 Men’s Health UK feature repackaged Holland’s “Cindy” mark in a fresh news hook tied to his viral boxing routine. The story appeared online under the headline saying his boxing workout was going viral, but that his CrossFit score was even more impressive. (mensjournal.com) The article remains available on Men’s Health UK’s fitness section with Andrew Tracey’s byline, the workout breakdown, and accompanying images from the feature. (menshealth.com 1) (menshealth.com 2)