Get fit and healthy
There’s a common misconception that, because e-bikes make cycling easier, they aren’t as good as regular bikes for getting fit and healthy. But the truth is the opposite!
Study after study has shown that people still get a great workout riding an e-bike. You just don’t feel as exhausted at the end of it. We looked at the studies for our blog on why e-bikes aren’t cheating – read more here.
E-bikes are a more gentle way to cycle, meaning you can get the fitness benefits without unneccesary stress and strain on your joints and muscles. You’ll be able to build your strength slowly and steadily. Plus, all cycling is great for your health and wellbeing. Going outdoors, getting fresh air and being among nature, all while getting light to moderate exercise is so much better for your health than pounding the treadmill in a gym. Or staying home on the sofa.
Cycle more often
If you often wish you cycled more, but find the willpower lacking, e-bikes could be the answer. One Bupa International study into e-bike use found that e-bike riders cycled more often, precisely because the activity didn’t knock the stuffing out of them.
Electric bikes are easier to ride than regular bikes, meaning you’re more likely to go cycling in the first place. And because e-bikes aren’t as physically draining, you’ll be much more likely to get the bike out again and again, instead of packing it away in the shed. Which means more cycling, more regularly.
Keep cycling
As we age, we often give up the things we love as we feel less able to do them. But you don’t have to stop cycling with an e-bike. By making riding just that bit easier, e-bikes make it possible to keep cycling as we get older, so we can keep on enjoying the freedom of cycling.