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Quadrobics Takes Social Media by Storm Amid Controversy

10/8/2025

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Story summary

Quadrobics, moving on all fours, is gaining popularity on social media.
Advocates claim it improves fitness and strength, plus nature connection.
It rose to fame after record-setting performances by sprinters Kenichi Ito and Ryusei Yonee.
Critics, including Vyacheslav Volodin (Russian politician), call it a dehumanisation project.
Research lacks long-term data and notes it may supplement established exercises, with visuals prioritized.

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Story summary

Quadrobics, moving on all fours, is gaining popularity on social media.
Advocates claim it improves fitness and strength, plus nature connection.
It rose to fame after record-setting performances by sprinters Kenichi Ito and Ryusei Yonee.
Critics, including Vyacheslav Volodin (Russian politician), call it a dehumanisation project.
Research lacks long-term data and notes it may supplement established exercises, with visuals prioritized.