Quadrupedal movement training improves markers of cognition and joint repositioning

Matthews, Martyn; Yusuf, Mohamed; Doyle, Caron; Thompson, Catherine

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2016.02.002

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“…Although the benefits of QMT are not well known, Buxton et al demonstrated that QMT can improve active joint flexibility, movement quality, and dynamic balance ( 16 ). Additionally, Matthews et al showed QMT enhanced cognitive flexibility and proprioception ( 18 ). Given these findings, QMT using the AF system appears to be a viable alternative form of exercise capable of potentially providing numerous health benefits.…”

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“…WM, wrist mobilizations; ACT, activations; FS, form stretches; STs, switches and transitions; FLOW, choreographed flow; *significantly greater than WM; † significantly greater than ACT; ‡ significantly greater than FS; ♦ significantly greater than STs; • males significantly greater than females. and proprioception (18). Given these findings, QMT using the AF system appears to be a viable alternative form of exercise capable of potentially providing numerous health benefits.…”

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“…A recent study showed that 8 weeks of QMT using the AF system resulted in significantly greater improvements in functional movement screen scores, fundamental stability, and various active joint ranges of motion ( 16 ). Additionally, research has shown greater EMG activity of core muscles, proprioception and cognitive flexibility (the ability to effectively switch focus between 2 or more tasks) ( 17 ) following training using quadrupedal crawling exercises found in AF system ( 18 , 19 ). This style of QMT appears to produce several fitness benefits, however, the metabolic demands of QMT and whether such style of training would meet current physical activity guidelines are unknown.…”

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A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking

Buxton¹,

Sherman²,

Sterrett³

et al. 2022

Front. Sports Act. Living

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BackgroundQuadrupedal movement training (QMT) is a novel alternative form of exercise recently shown to improve several fitness characteristics including flexibility, movement quality, and dynamic balance. However, the specific energy demands of this style of training remain unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the energy expenditure (EE) of a beginner-level quadrupedal movement training (QMT) class using Animal Flow (AF) to walking, and to compare EE between segments of the AF class and gender.MethodsParticipants (15 male, 15 female) completed 60-min sessions of AF, treadmill walking at a self-selected intensity (SSIT) and treadmill walking at an intensity that matched the heart rate of the AF session (HRTM). Indirect calorimetry was used to estimate energy expenditure.ResultsAF resulted in an EE of 6.7 ± 1.8 kcal/min, 5.4 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 127.1 ± 16.1 bpm (63.4 ± 8.1% of the subjects' age-predicted maximum HR), while SSIT resulted in an EE of 5.1 ± 1.0 kcal/min, 4.3 ± 0.7 METs, HR of 99.8 ± 13.5 bpm (49.8 ± 6.7% age-predicted maximum HR), and HRTM resulted in and EE of 7.6 ± 2.2 kcal/min, 6.1 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 124.9 ± 16.3 bpm (62.3 ± 8.2% age-predicted maximum HR). Overall, EE, METs, HR and respiratory data for AF was greater than SSIT (p's < 0.001) and either comparable or slightly less than HRTM. The Flow segment showed the highest EE (8.7 ± 2.7 kcal/min), METs (7.0 ± 1.7) and HR (153.2 ± 15.7 bpm). Aside from HR, males demonstrated greater EE, METs, and respiratory values across all sessions and segments of AF than females.ConclusionsQMT using AF meets the ACSM's criteria for moderate-intensity physical activity and should be considered a viable alternative to help meet physical activity guidelines.

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A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking

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Sterrett³

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“…The term 'parkour' originates from the words 'route' and 'course'. It has undergone rapid expansion all around the world [66,[93][94][95][96]. It is usually a noncompetitive activity where participants move spontaneously through and over whatever landscape appears in front of them, utilising the body's naturals aptitude to either run, jump, climb, or complete quadrupedal movement [97,98].…”

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Most People Hate Physical Education and Most Drop Out of Physical Activity: In Search of Credible Curriculum Alternatives

Griggs¹,

Fleet

2021

Education Sciences

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High quality Physical Education should instigate and support all learners to develop into a lifelong participant in a way which upkeeps their own health, fitness, and well-being. There are, however, an ever-increasing number of children who drop out of participating in physical activities at the earliest opportunity, leading to an increase in sedentary lifestyles and a rise in childhood obesity. It is evidence such as this which indicates Physical Education, specifically in England, is not currently appropriate for all and requires change. To attempt to make the subject a more positive experience for all and to inspire lifelong involvement, varying the curriculum and including alternative activities for pupils might tap into useful wider cultures. This paper discusses the emergence of alternative sports, the challenges and synergies of implementation, and focuses on what could work and why.

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“…Recently, research showed that QMT, specifically the quadrupedal crawling exercises used in AF, improved cognitive skills and joint reposition sense (32). Furthermore, greater EMG activity of core muscles was noticed in quadrupedal movements involving cross-crawling patterns similar to those practiced in most QMT systems (40).…”

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The Effects of a Novel Quadrupedal Movement Training Program on Functional Movement, Range of Motion, Muscular Strength, and Endurance

Buxton

Prins

Miller

et al. 2020

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Buxton, JD, Prins, PJ, Miller, MG, Moreno, A, Welton, GL, Atwell, AD, Talampas, TR, and Elsey, GE. The effects of a novel quadrupedal movement training program on functional movement, range of motion, muscular strength, and endurance. J Strength Cond Res 36(8): 2186–2193, 2022—Quadrupedal movement training (QMT) is a form of bodyweight training incorporating animal poses, transitions, and crawling patterns to reportedly improve fitness. This type of training may improve multiple facets of fitness, unfortunately, little evidence exists to support commercial claims and guide practitioners in the best use of QMT. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a commercially available QMT program on functional movement, dynamic balance, range of motion, and upper body strength and endurance. Forty-two active college-age (19.76 ± 2.10 years) subjects (males = 19, females = 23) were randomly assigned to a QMT (n = 21) or control (CON) (n = 21) group for 8 weeks. Quadrupedal movement training consisted of 60-minute classes performed 2×·wk−1 in addition to regular physical activity. Active range of motion, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance Test (YBT), handgrip strength, and push-up endurance were assessed before and after the intervention. The QMT group showed significantly greater improvements than the CON group in FMS composite score (1.62 ± 1.53 vs. 0.33 ± 1.15, p = 0.004) and FMS advanced movements (0.81 ± 0.87 vs. 0.01 ± 0.71, p = 0.002) and fundamental stability (0.57 ± 0.75 vs. 0.05 ± 0.50, p = 0.011), along with hip flexion, hip lateral rotation, and shoulder extension (p < 0.05). No significant differences between groups were observed for dynamic balance or upper body strength and endurance. Our results indicate that QMT can improve FMS scores and various active joint ranges of motion. Quadrupedal movement training is a viable alternative form of training to improve whole-body stabilization and flexibility.

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Quadrupedal movement training improves markers of cognition and joint repositioning

Cited by 8 publications

References 71 publications

A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking

A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking

Most People Hate Physical Education and Most Drop Out of Physical Activity: In Search of Credible Curriculum Alternatives

The Effects of a Novel Quadrupedal Movement Training Program on Functional Movement, Range of Motion, Muscular Strength, and Endurance

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