The internet keeps churning out “hot new exercise trends”, maybe in the hopes that SOMETHING will stick. But this one is a long shot.
The “New York Post” says the latest trend in fitness is, “Running and jumping on all fours like animals.” And no, it’s not just a “cheat” to get more steps in, although I see why you might think that. (???)
It’s called “quadrobics”, and it’s “gaining traction on social media,” where people are showing off their “bear crawls” and “cat leaps”, sometimes while “wearing furry masks and tails.” (The “Post” makes it clear that this has nothing to do with “furries.”)
One practitioner says, “It’s definitely a full-body workout. I’ve actually lost a lot of weight since I started doing it, and I really see the definition in my body. I started getting a six-pack.”
She adds that she’s “still not very good” at quadrobics, despite doing the workout for a year, because it’s “very, very complicated.”
That’s good to know. Because I don’t know a lot of people who would look elegant “running and jumping on all fours.” She says, “Try [it] for five minutes and you will be out of breath.”
And a personal trainer says quadrobics “overlaps heavily” with “primal movement,” and it’s becoming more popular because “people are craving more functional, holistic, and playful ways to move.”
There are some things you should know:
1. People say you should start slow, maybe with easier things like “bear crawls, beast holds, leopard crawls, kick-throughs, and crab reaches.” If you try to do “cat leaps” before you’re ready, you could hurt yourself.
2. Also: This isn’t mentioned in the “Post’s” write-up, but you may also want to be careful WHERE you do this. If you try it in some neighborhoods, if you’re wearing the full get-up, there’s a chance you could be shot.
(Here’s one feed dedicated to this trend, and here’s more.)
