New Fitness Trend Has People Ditching Two Legs for Four
A growing number of fitness enthusiasts are swapping traditional workouts for a primal approach: quadrobics – a practice involving running, jumping, and moving on all fours. While it might sound unconventional, proponents say the animalistic movements offer a full-body workout that boosts coordination, balance, and strength.
The trend, gaining traction on platforms like TikTok, isn’t about becoming an animal, but rather mimicking animal movement. “It’s definitely a full-body workout,” explains Soleil, a quadrobics practitioner who spoke with the New York Post. “I’ve lost a lot of weight as I started doing it, and I really see the definition in my body. I started getting a six-pack. Try it for five minutes and you will be out of breath.”
Quadrobics practitioners are keen to distance themselves from any association with the “furry community,” emphasizing the exercise aspect. Though some, like Soleil, utilize masks – often cat masks - to enhance the experience, they are not essential. Soleil notes a mask “definitely makes you feel like an animalistic spirit,” but clarifies she feels more connected to wild goats.
Sports performance trainer and weightlifting coach Jarrod Nobbe confirms the workout’s effectiveness. “You’re constantly engaging your abdominals, obliques and deep stabilisers (like the transversus abdominis) to support your spine and stay balanced,” he told the New York Post. he attributes the trend’s popularity to a desire for “more functional, holistic and playful ways to move.”
While quadrobics offers a unique approach to fitness, traditional exercises can achieve similar results. However, proponents argue the primal movements tap into a more natural and engaging way to exercise, potentially offering benefits beyond a typical gym routine.
