Debunking The Myths: E-Bikes Do Give Exercise
Although e-bikes have grown in popularity in recent years as a convenient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, there is still a fair share of misperceptions surrounding its use. One of the most common misperceptions is that e-bikes do not provide exercise, leading some to believe that they are not a viable option for those looking to improve their fitness.
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How is it possible to still get exercise with an electric pedal-assisted e-bike? The answer is simple, even though the electric motor may assist you, it is still necessary to pedal the bike to move forward. Moreover, you can choose the level of assistance depending on the amount of exercise you want: For long commutes to work, class or the grocery store, the electric motor will assist you in getting there. But for your Sunday stroll through town, set the level of assistance lower or switch it off altogether. An e-bike is heavier than a normal bike, therefore if you set the level of assistance to zero, it is a great form of resistance training.
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Controlling the level of assistance provided by the electric motor allows riders to control the level of physical exertion required. E-bikes also allow you to cover more ground in a shorter amount of time. For example, e-bikes can be used for interval training, which involves alternating periods of high-intensity exercise with periods of rest/low-intensity exercise. By using an e-bike, individuals can cover more distance during their low-intensity intervals, which can help to increase their heart rate and improve vascular fitness.JSN
Off-road, e-bikes are also perfect for outdoor adventurers who are looking for that little extra power boost when taking on a steep incline. This means that you can ride on off-road terrain as one would with any other off-road bicycle but this time, no hill will get the best of you. By using the electric motor to assist you up the hill, riders can focus on maintaining good form without becoming overly fatigued.
E-Exercise That Fits Your Capabilities
E-bikes encourage a healthy lifestyle
E-bikes may encourage individuals to engage in more physical activity overall. A study conducted by the University of Colorado found that e-bike riders were more likely to use their bikes for transportation purposes, as opposed to leisure activities, when compared to traditional bike riders.
This suggests that e-bikes may be more accessible and convenient for individuals who may not have the time or resources to engage in traditional forms of exercise. This suggests that e-bikes can serve as a tool for promoting physical activity in individuals who may not have otherwise engaged in regular exercise.
The study involved 20 e-bike owners and 20 traditional bike owners. The participants were asked to track their bike usage for one week using GPS devices, and the data was analysed to determine the purpose of their bike trips. The results showed that e-bike riders were more likely to use their bikes for transportation purposes, such as commuting to work or running errands, while traditional bike riders were more likely to use their recreational cycling.
This suggests that e-bikes may be a more attractive option for individuals who may not be as inclined to engage in leisure activities, but who still need to engage in transportation-related activities. For example, for many individuals, cycling may not be a viable option for commuting to work or running errands, due to the physical demands of traditional cycling.
However, with e-bikes, riders can get the assistance they need to make cycling more feasible, making it a more attractive and practical option for transportation-related activities. By using their e-bikes for transportation-related activities, riders can incorporate physical activity into their daily routine.
So if you have a busy schedule, incorporating an e-bike into your routine will make it easier to maintain an active lifestyle without having to dedicate significant amounts of time to structured exercise.
More than Debunked
This myth has surely been debunked. And even more so, the physical benefits for e-bike users are extraordinary: Not only can e-bikes be utilised within training routines by fitness enthusiasts, but having an e-bike may encourage an overall healthy lifestyle.
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