"I have four legs, so why do I have to walk on two?" BRRNANA !!, Blog post
Quadrobics, also known as quads, is a form of sport whereas oneself will perform tricks such as walking, running, jumping, trotting, etc on all four legs. It is associated with sports and many companies even set up tournaments for quadrobics. You do not need to be a therian to do quadrobics, quadrobics is a choice in of itself.
Following its titular description, quadrobics is based around the exercise of the four primary muscle groups of the human body; the quadriceps, quadratus lumborum, quadriceps surae and the quadriceps femoris.
Etymology
Quadrobics is a portmanteau of English "Quadruped(al)" and "Aerobics".
What is and isn't quadrobics
Below is a full list of the correct and incorrect terminology and knowledge of quadrobics. View the key to understand the information better.
Key
Underlined = What is
Bold = What isn't
List
- Not related to therianthropy and/or alterhumanity-- completely separate
- Related to therianthropy and/or alterhumanity-- makes up the definition of both topics
- A sport for everyone to do, that is not forced and should not be forced
- A sport only for alterhumans, that has to be performed in order to be one
- Difficult, and requires lots of physical strength, practice and bone power to perform
- Easy, barely requires any physical strength, practice or bone power to perform
- Walking on all fours; on two arms and two legs
- Crawling; on two arms and two knees
Benefits & risks
Despite quadrobics being a fun and therapeutic sport, there are some benefits & risks that go along with it. Please talk with a doctor or medical professional if you have any bone disorders or disabilities such as scoliosis, arthritis, or a recent bone injury that may impact your movements in quadrobics.
Benefits
- Improves cardiovascular fitness
- Builds muscle strength
- Enhances flexibility
- Boosts mood and mental well-being
- Good for therians, furries and anyone willing to give it a go
Risks
- High impact on joints
- Increased risk of injury, especially while jumping
- Not suitable for everyone
- Could break bones or fracture
- Cramps & injuries
Equipment
Some equipment that can be useful for quadrobics are:
- Hurdles (those with measurements and those that are adjustable are also useful as well)
- Fingerless gloves or fitness training gloves (NOT boxing gloves)
- Gymnast mats (especially for hard floor training/long or high jump landings)
- If wearing gear, using black-on-the-inside (from the wearer's view) mesh to help with sight
- Sports clothing (please be fit for temperature, however)
Moves
Some basic quadrobics moves include:
- Walking, ambling and pacing
- Trotting
- Cantering and sprinting
- Jumps/High jumps/Long jumps
- Bucking
Quadrobics records
See a gallery of records held for quadrobics sporting events below:
- 2008 - Kenichi Ito, Japanese quadrobist, breaks world record for fastest 100 meter run on four legs for the first time
- November 15, 2012 - Ito breaks world record for fastest 100 meter run on four legs for the second time
- November 12, 2015 - Ito breaks world record for fastest 100 meter run on four legs for the third time
References
- ↑ Exploring Quadrobics: A Fitness Trend That's Shaping Up the Future. Fashion Ratings.
- ↑ Quad - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms. Vocabulary.com. https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/quad#:~:text=Quadrangle%20and%20its%20nickname%2C%20quad,quadri%2C%20or%20%22four.%22
- ↑ Jump up to:3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Is Quadrobics Good For You? Benefits, Risks and Alternatives. Statcare. https://statcarewalkin.com/info/is-quadrobics-good-for-you-benefits-risks-alternatives.html#:~:text=*%20Improves%20cardiovascular%20fitness%3A%20Quadrobics%20involves,to%20increased%20strength%20and%20endurance.
- ↑ Jump up to:4.0 4.1 WeShow Sports (15 November 2012) Fastest man on all fours - Guinness World Record. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3rcWarJOe0
- ↑ 5 News (12 November 2015) World record: The fastest 100m running on all fours. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJNbAaYj1IY