Fitness trend that sees people run on all fours is 'danger to society'

"Fitness fanatics are scuttling around on all fours, in a practice that has been dubbed 'quadrobics'. Advocates of quadrobics say it offers a 'full-body workout', with one even claiming they were able to achieve a six-pack within weeks. However, not everyone is so convinced. Some critics have warned of the potential injury risks associated with quadrobics, while others have gone so far as to claim that the exercise 'poses a danger to society'."

"'Quadrobing can be a form of creative expression and identification with a particular group,' said child psychiatrist Inna Moskaliuk, speaking to Med Plus. 'However, it is now turning into something that poses a danger to society.' During quadrobics, people crawl, run, or bound around on all fours - often while filming themselves. This might sound unusual, yet proponents claim it's a 'full-body workout'."

Quadrobics involves people crawling, running, or bounding on all fours, often while filming themselves. Advocates describe it as a full-body workout and some participants claim rapid weight loss and visible muscle definition, including a six-pack within weeks. Critics warn of potential injury risks and broader social concerns, with a child psychiatrist saying the trend can pose a danger to society. Exercise scientists note quadrobics relies on bodyweight resistance, limiting muscle load compared with progressive weightlifting and reducing its effectiveness for strength and bone density gains. The unusual positioning also increases vulnerability to injury.

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