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Quadrobics, often referred to as "quads" or "quadding", is a unique form of physical activity and sport that involves movement on all fours. Quadrobics allows individuals to explore movement in a way that mimics animal locomotion, or improve bodily function by targeting a wide range of muscles all at once[1]. Quadrobics is a sport which can be performed without any gear, making it a form of calisthenics. Even so, quadrobists tend to wear animal masks, as a majority of quadrobists are part of the therian community[2]. Gloves are also a common piece of gear. They are used to make tough surfaces easier on your hands, almost acting as shoes for the hands.
Quadrobics is an all-encompassing term for multiple different disciplines, similar to how there are different types of strokes in swimming. A quadrobist could practice one or many different exercises, some of the common ones including the bear crawl[3], crab walk[4], monkey crawl[5], and lizard walk[6]. Quadrobists can practice any of these disciplines by practicing various forms of walking, running, and jumping.
History
[edit]Quadrobics has been practiced to some extent by humans for millennia, but the first wave of popularization of quadrobics as a sport came in 2008, when Kenichi Ito set the first documented quadrobics-related world record[7]. Quadrobics started to grow in size once again after the therian sub-culture started to grow, causing a new wave of people to take up quadrobics[8].
Demographics
[edit]A small scale Reddit poll in 2024 from the r/quadrobics community identified that up to 80% of quadrobists identified as, or were questioning their identity as therian or otherkin[2]. For therians, quadrobics serves as a way to express their identities and explore animalistic movements more deeply, enhancing their connection to their perceived animal forms.[9] This has created a niche community that merges the physical aspect of crawling on all fours with a more profound exploration of identity and spirituality.
Significant records
[edit]The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash is currently the only event event in the sport of quadrobics where any reputable governing body, in this case Guinness World Records, keeps track of the record.
100 metres record history
[edit]| Date | Athlete | Time | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 November 2008 | Kenichi Ito | 18.58 | [7] |
| 15 November 2012 | Kenichi Ito | 17.47 | [10] |
| 14 November 2013 | Kenichi Ito | 16.87 | [11] |
| 13 November 2014 | Katsumi Tamakoshi | 15.86 | [12] |
| 6 November 2015 | Kenichi Ito | 15.71 | [13] |
| 30 June 2022 | Collin McClure | 15.66 | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Quadrobics: What Is It and How To Do It?". Baptist Health. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ a b "image_2025-01-29_011129893.png". Google Docs. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Bear Crawl - YouTube". YouTube. 2024-05-11. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Crab Walk - YouTube". YouTube. 2024-11-20. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Monkey Walks For More Control And Athleticism 👉 GMB Fitness". 2024-07-19. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "How to Move Like A Lizard - Vahva Fitness". 2024-05-30. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ a b "Guinness World Records' wackiest sports record holders". CBS News. 2025-01-28. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "image_2025-01-29_013740814.png". Google Docs. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Rasmussen, Ann. "Therians in Therapy: Otherkin Identity & Mental Health – IntraSpectrum". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "CBBC Newsround - Pictures: It's Guinness World Records day". 2012-11-19. Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "(VIDEO) Kenichi Ito breaks his own record for fastest 100m running on all fours for GWR Day | Guinness World Records". 2024-10-09. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Guinness World Records Day 2014 – As it happened | Guinness World Records". 2014-11-14. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Fastest 100 m running on all fours | Guinness World Records". 2021-07-29. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Fastest 100 m running on all fours | Guinness World Records". 2021-07-29. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 2025-01-29.