"Quadrobics? That's got to be a workout for your quads short for quadriceps femoris, the group of muscles at the front of your thighs. Am I right? Actually no, you're not. Well, it probably helps them, but not exclusively. Exercise in the courtyard, or a university perhaps? Or on a quad bike? Nice try, wrong again. You are right about quad meaning four, though."
"No funny business; we're talking about running and jumping on all fours. Are masks involved? They can be, although they're not essential. A TikToker who goes by the name of Soleil told the New York Post that wearing one definitely makes you feel like an animalistic spirit. What mask does she wear? A cat one, usually. Though, actually, she says she feels more connected to wild goats."
"To push physical limits in order to improve coordination, balance and strength. It's definitely a full-body workout, said Soleil. I've 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. Try it for five minutes and you will be out of breath. Sounds like a lot of nonsense?"
Quadrobics uses quadrupedal, animal-inspired movements including walking, trotting, running and jumping performed on hands and feet. Practitioners sometimes wear masks to enhance an animalistic sensation, though masks are optional. Participants emphasize that quadrobics is not a form of furry roleplay. The practice targets full-body conditioning, elevates heart rate quickly and can produce rapid fatigue after short efforts. Reported benefits include weight loss, muscle definition and improved coordination, balance and strength. Movement experts note constant engagement of abdominals, obliques and deep stabilisers such as the transversus abdominis to support the spine and maintain balance.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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