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Health Benefits of Riding an Electric Bike | Stats + Short Stories Episode 319

Mar 14, 2024
Learn about the health benefits of riding an electric bike in this episode with guest Helaine Alessio. Topics include the rise of eBikes as a new exercise trend, the impact on energy expenditure and heart rate, the transformative benefits for novice riders, and changing perceptions of physical activity with the increasing popularity of e-bikes.
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Helaine Alessio

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Quick takeaways

  • Riding eBikes can provide a fitness boost similar to regular bikes, dispelling the myth of eBikes not counting as exercise.
  • eBike riding is perceived as fun and easy, removing barriers like steep hills and promoting longer rides for enjoyable exercise experiences.

Deep dives

Resistance Levels and Energy Expenditure on eBikes

In the podcast, an experiment was conducted to compare the exercise benefits of riding eBikes versus regular bikes. Participants were monitored with a portable metabolic cart and heart rate monitor while riding different levels of assisted eBikes for a three-mile commute. The study found that even with assistance levels, riding eBikes expended enough energy to provide a fitness boost, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. The research indicated that eBike riders achieved similar levels of energy expenditure and heart rate as regular bike riders, dispelling the myth that eBikes do not count as exercise.

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