Logically, it shouldn’t be this way, yet a recent study has proven otherwise: choosing an e-bike over a regular bicycle is beneficial, even when it comes to health and physical well-being. This is the conclusion of a scientific study conducted by the University of Zurich, later published in the Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives journal. Why? Those who own an electric bike are more likely to use it instead of other forms of transportation, effectively engaging in more physical activity.
Let’s explore the three main benefits of using an e-bike:
- Improving Daily Habits
Many of our daily tasks push us toward a largely sedentary lifestyle. After a long day at work or a trip to the supermarket with heavy bags, the bike’s motor can lend a helping hand. Even minimal, this activity provides meaningful physical exercise. It’s a stress-free way to gradually get moving and activate your joints. Plus, the environment benefits too: an e-bike can cover up to 80 km with minimal effort, helping you reduce car and motorcycle use!
- Consistency in Physical Activity
Often, even the best intentions are abandoned as the initial excitement fades. This happens with many things, including health-related decisions. The e-bike counters this by promoting consistency. Unlike a traditional bike, the effort is regular and not sudden or intense. Traffic lights, restarts, and hills amplify the strain on a regular bike, often leaving the impression of disproportionate effort, which eventually leads to giving up. With an e-bike, it’s like having a helping hand, allowing even non-athletes to reach destinations they would never have considered before.
- Guaranteed Fun
For sports enthusiasts looking to train and have fun, the e-bike is an excellent tool. Even the steepest climbs now feel like gentle hills, as the electric motor’s power enables access to the most challenging trails and rocky paths. In sports rehabilitation, the e-bike aids recovery by allowing for personalized effort and early exposure to nature, improving mental and physical health while reducing gym recovery times. Covering long distances and tackling significant elevation changes is now achievable, with fun guaranteed!
Discover Brunate strongly believes in e-bikes as an essential tool to improve the lifestyle of people surrounded by hills, who often become sedentary. With an electric bike, anyone can fully experience our offerings and enjoy every panoramic view of Brunate’s mountains.
We’ve carefully structured our offerings to cater to every need, ensuring everyone can enjoy the same experience. Visit our dedicated e-bike experience page and choose the one that suits you best!