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E-bikes are on the move in more ways than one and have inspired thousands of more people to hop on and enjoy the ride. The numbers alone tell the story. In 2022, more than 1 million e-bikes were sold in the United States. Wow, that’s four times the number of e-bike sales in 2019! E-bike rentals have also become a huge business. Not only is bicycle riding a lot of fun for folks of all ages and abilities, but this exercise truly does a body good.
Celebrities worldwide have been spotted using this eco-friendly mode of transportation to travel around their communities and hang out with friends and family. Jessica Alba, Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry and Orland Bloom, Miley Cyrus, Hugh Jackman and Gisele Bundchen are just a few who have embraced the e-bike phenomenon for fun and fitness.
Fitness Benefits
Bicycle riding, in general, has been researched to be excellent recreation and ideal for a healthy lifestyle. The sport gets the heart pumping and the heart rate up. It’s a low-impact activity that is great for all fitness levels. When you hop on a bike and go, you benefit from a solid cardio keep-fit session as your large muscle groups work together. Over time, the muscles in your legs, core and back will strengthen as you pedal along. Balance and coordination are other areas that can be refined as you keep up the exercise.
Being on an e-bike can provide even more advantages to fitness and health. Even though the bike is built on a pedal-powered battery, the person can ride at their own pace and discover that an e-bike is less physically demanding on their joints and muscles. The plus here is that an e-bike gives the individual an opportunity to ride for longer periods and to go greater distances.
In other words, that “pedal assist” is an awesome feeling and can help you go up a hill. You’re able to go further, and that builds confidence.
Mobility and Mental Health Benefits
E-bikes also have the potential to improve the lives of those facing challenges with mobility and mental health. Growing research has shown that outdoor motor-assisted, non-stationary exercise like e-bikes “can help stroke, spinal cord injury survivors, Multiple Sclerosis patients, and people born with motor function disorders.”
E-bikes are becoming health and wellness tools as their popularity explodes around the globe. If you hop on a bicycle regularly, you will see amazing results. By controlling caloric intake, you can lose weight riding an e-bike as you burn calories and pounds.
Spending time outside is another bonus. Behavioral experts found in a 2019 study that 120 hours per week in nature is excellent for your mental health. Getting on a bike and exploring the outdoors is fun and full of fresh air. The activity boosts your mood and cognitive functioning, reduces stress and allows you to sleep better.
For those lacking other reliable transportation, an e-bike can be a more affordable option than owning a car. Many parents are also considering e-bikes for teens, providing them with a new found independence.
Conclusion
The e-bike revolution has been a spectacular movement that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get out and ride. If you think an e-bike is a “push-over machine,” you’d be wrong. A 2019 study conducted by Brigham Young University public health professors found e-bikes can provide essentially the same workout level as conventional bikes.
Talk about a game-changer! E-bikes are now accessible to a broader community. The more folks riding the better. All you have to do is hop on an electric bike and go!
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