Tom Holland's superhero physique is built outside the gym. The actor credits his diet for his results, a philosophy heavily influenced by his co-stars. His biggest transformation, however, was inspired by Mark Wahlberg.

Spider-Man is returning to the theaters this year, packed with action-packed thrills and new adventures. But behind the curtains is a grounded fitness philosophy that helps Holland bring his character to life.

"It’s 80% diet and 20% fitness," the on-screen superhero shared in an interview with Men's Health. The 29-year-old British star's diet is carefully arranged around his nutritional needs, especially for physically challenging roles like Spider-Man.

A huge part of that diet is green, thanks to his girlfriend and co-star Zendaya Coleman, who is a vegetarian. "My girlfriend’s a vegetarian, which is really helpful because it means that more often than not I’ll be having a veggie meal," Holland quipped.

Beyond that, the actor who lives with his brother, Sam Holland, opts for a simple breakfast of porridge and fruit. Lunches, however, are rarely a part of the conversation, since Holland often has to maintain his shape for the Hollywood camera.

Dinners, however, are loaded with protein sources like chicken, beef, or his favorite, cod.

"My brother Sam is a really talented chef... every night I’m going over to my brother Sam’s house and eating." The plates can range from a traditional roast to Indian cuisine.

However, the game-changer really came after a role alongside Mark Wahlberg, Hollywood's fitness king.

How Wahlberg Influenced Tom Holland’s Insane Transformation

The British actor's heaviest bulk has been around 75kg. And it was not the agile role of Spider-Man that inspired the transformation, but rather a gritty, raw character in Uncharted, alongside Mark Wahlberg.

"I noticed how much bigger Mark was than myself." Holland had to make a decision, and the 4-month shooting delay during the 2020 pandemic was a ripe time for his insane physical transformation.

"I just went pedal to the metal, went as crazy as I could in the gym and in the kitchen, and got to the heaviest I’ve ever been," the 29-year-old shared. It's safe to say that the Wahlberg-inspired new Tom Holland soon began making waves on the internet.

And while Holland set the internet ablaze with his new physique, the mystery behind the quick transformation was much simpler: a nutrient-rich diet and a role model who pushed him to his limits.

Would you take a page from Holland's fitness recipe, while Spider-Man returns to the cinemas?

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

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Ashvinkumar Patil