Quadrobics, a fitness trend involving moving on all fours like an animal, is gaining popularity in the UK. Despite its name, it is not solely focused on the quadriceps but provides a full-body workout. Practitioners mimic animal movements such as walking, trotting and jumping to improve coordination, balance and strength.
Enthusiasts like TikToker Soleil report significant fitness gains, including weight loss and increased muscle definition. “It’s definitely a full-body workout,” she told the New York Post. “Try it for five minutes and you will be out of breath.” Some participants wear animal masks, though these are not essential. Soleil, who often wears a cat mask, says it “definitely makes you feel like an animalistic spirit”.
Sports performance trainer Jarrod Nobbe endorses the trend, noting that it engages the core and stabilising muscles. “You’re constantly engaging your abdominals, obliques and deep stabilisers to support your spine and stay balanced,” he explained. He attributes the rise of such primal movement practices to a desire for more functional and playful exercise.
Quadrobics does not require a gym membership and can be done outdoors. However, practitioners stress it is not related to the furry community; the focus is purely on fitness and mimicking animal locomotion.
