It’s likely that you would label someone as insane if they informed you that mimicking animals is healthy. We’re here to tell you how the latest aerobics trends will make you healthier than ever while having you do all the work. Don’t worry, no one would blame you.
Crawling, jumping, and balancing are just a few of the skills that are combined in quadrobics, a full-body exercise. It entails imitating various four-legged creatures’ motions. It encourages a full-body workout by focusing on using both hands and feet at once. The wonderful thing about quadrobics is that you can perform it without any special equipment and anyplace.
However, what makes quadrobics so special? In other types of exercise, don’t we also use both hands and feet?
Traditional aerobics uses rhythmic movement patterns like jogging, stepping, and dancing to primarily work the body’s legs and cardiovascular system. Conversely, quadrobics emphasizes the coordinated movement of all four limbs. In contrast to the repetitious motions found in conventional workouts, it places an emphasis on functional movements that are more varied.
“While some exercises such as bear crawls, mountain climbers and different variations of plank involve the utilisation of four limbs, it is generally a part of a broader workout regimen, whereas the core principle of quadrobics is to use all four limbs,” stated Dr G Manoj Kumar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills.
Which exercises are appropriate for a quadrobics routine?
Exercises that focus on movement on all fours are part of quadrobics, and they include:
Crab walk: This exercise involves sitting on the ground, then slightly lifting your hips and walking in various directions.
Monkey walk: These are fluid and quick side-to-side movements while in a squatting position.
Leopard crawl: These involve low, stealthy movements with knees close to the ground.
By incorporating jumps, forward motions, crawls, and twists, other exercises such as frog jumps, gorilla walks, lizard crawls, spider walks, scorpion twists, panther walks, and alligator crawls offer variation.
What health advantages can quadrobics offer?
“Quadrobics influences health in a variety of ways because it approaches exercise holistically.” Dr. Kumar stated, “It strengthens the heart, burns calories, and builds up the core, which helps with stability and disease prevention.”
Your core, shoulders, arms, legs, and back are just a few of the many muscles that are worked during these exercises. Because they increase coordination and total functional fitness, quadrobics is a unique kind of physical training.
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The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a health advice. We would ask you to consult a qualified professional or medical expert to gain additional knowledge before you choose to consume any product or perform any exercise.
