It seems that with the rise of a progressive and industrialized nation, the lives of its citizens become more sedentary. With all the gadgets, machines, instruments, tools and equipment that science and technology have brought to humanity, facilitating their work. Then with this sedentary lifestyle comes health problems and the number one concern is obesity and its complications such as hypertension and diabetes.
However, the growing awareness of the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle has convinced more people to adopt a more active lifestyle, such as an exercise program or routine to stay fit and healthy.
One of the best exercises is cycling. It’s a low-impact exercise that doesn’t put too much stress on your joints and muscles. Riding a bike outdoors is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that burns calories and lowers cholesterol levels, which helps prevent heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases. Cycling is also a good exercise to release stress.
However, there are those who wanted to ride a bike but couldn’t do the stiff and strenuous ride. Others don’t have the confidence to cycle uphill or take long rides because they fear they’ll tire easily and not have the strength to come back. In such cases, the electric bike is highly recommended.
Most people think that an electric bike is a fitness trap because there is a motor to drive the bike. Furthermore, it is the common notion that one does not lose weight by riding an electric bike. In other words, an electric bike is not an exercise machine.
Contrary to popular belief, electric bikes can help a rider shed calories just as effectively as a conventional bike. While it’s true that an hour on a regular bike burns more calories than an hour on an electric bike, the reality is that an average cyclist probably won’t ride a regular bike as often as an electric bike.
Since the electric bicycle is easier to use than the conventional bicycle, it can be used frequently either as a form of aerobic exercise or as a serious means of transportation. The key to burning calories is to keep pedaling, as the rider has to pedal the bike to keep the engine running. While using it as a means of transportation to work or the supermarket, the cyclist can turn off the engine and pedal instead. The more you ride and pedal, the more calories you will burn.