E-bikes are already very popular in many parts of the world and have made a significant change to the air quality in China, Japan, and Europe. In the last few years, e-bikes have been gaining popularity in Canada and in the US, but there are still many people who are not familiar with e-bikes and do not know the benefits that riding an e-bike can bring.
Not only is riding an e-bike good for the environment, but daily riding can also have many positive benefits. Riding an e-bike can benefit both male and female, but in this post, I will highlight how an E-bike can improve a woman’s health.
Contents
- 1. More likely to commute to work
- 2. E-bikes solve common exercise challenges for women
- 3. Many Health benefits of riding an E-bike
- 4. Improve the air quality of your city
- 5. Riding an E-bike is fun and less stressful than driving
- 6. Get a daily cardio workout
- 7. Lose a few pounds
- 8. Natural de-stressed
- 9. E-bike owners ride further distances and bike more often
- 10. Combat the winter blues
- Final thoughts
1. More likely to commute to work
Many women would like to take a bike to work but have found that the commute to work can be a problem. If you are a typical woman and depending on your profession, you most like want to dress up in nice clothes. The ride to work can be a problem and arriving at work with a sweaty blouse is not that appealing.
An E-bike has a pedal assist and can make it much easier to pedal when going up hills and riding against headwinds. Use more assistance on the way to work so you do not perspire and reduce pedal assistance on the way home to increase your cardio workout.
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An E-bike also gets you going faster after stopping. This makes it much easier and safer to keep up with traffic.
E-bikes can be the answer to many city traffic problems. With more cars on the road every day, traffic can be at times almost unbearable. A short drive of a few miles that in the past only took a few minutes in a car can now take much longer. Riding an E-bike will get you to your destination at the same time regardless of the traffic.
2. E-bikes solve common exercise challenges for women
Many women have good intentions to exercise regularly, but many barriers can get in the way of a regular workout routine.
Common exercise challenges:
Lack of time:
An e-bike can solve this if you use it to commute to work every day. The time you would typically be sitting in your car or on a bus is now a cardio workout twice a day.
Lack of motivation:
If you get into the routine of commuting with your E-bike the fun of riding a bike is a natural motivator, and most likely the ride home will turn into the most enjoyable part of your day.
Parenting demands:
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Lack of time due to parenting demands are often a reason that women do not exercise regularly. A daily commute with an e-bike will get you out exercising, and it will give you a little “me” time as well. This is always important to have when you are a busy parent.
Lack of energy:
A daily ride on an E-bike will most likely revitalize you and give you more energy. The fresh air and exposure to sunlight can do wonders for your energy level.
Lack of money:
Although most E-bikes are not that cheap, once you have one they are very inexpensive to ride. A battery that will go a range of 40 miles will cost only about 20 cents to charge, and regular maintenance on an E-bike can be very inexpensive.
3. Many Health benefits of riding an E-bike
E-bikes will give you a little assistance if you have any medical conditions. E-bikes allow people with COPD, knee injuries and heavier people the ability to ride again. They provide a gentle workout that is easier on your joints. When you first start, you can use more assistance from the motor, and as you get fit, you can use less assistance. Not only will an E-bike help people ride again, but regular exercise also prevents bone loss and osteoporosis.
An E-bike will help you rehabilitate from knee pain and will gently help build up leg strength. Regular exercise also significantly improves sleep, and this will further add to your wellbeing.
4. Improve the air quality of your city
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If you want to be part of the solution to pollution using an E-bike to commute is a great way to go green. You will be one less vehicle on the road emitting exhaust fume, and you will be helping to make your city air cleaner and parking is much easier.
5. Riding an E-bike is fun and less stressful than driving
Driving home in a car on busy, congested streets can be very stressful. On the other hand, riding an E-bike will remind you of our childhood. The days when you did not have a care in the world and a bike ride was an adventure. Also riding an E-bike is just plain fun. I dare anyone to try an E-bike for the first time and not smile.
6. Get a daily cardio workout
Cycling and regular cardio exercise have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression. Daily exercise can be the best antidepressant on the market, and the side effects are wonderful.
7. Lose a few pounds
Riding an E-bike regularly will naturally keep your weight down. Not only will you be doing cardio regularly but also riding a bike is an excellent way to tone your legs and butt and what woman does not want that.
8. Natural de-stressed
Riding an E-bike is unlike driving home in a car in congested traffic and being stressed out on the drive home. A ride home on an E-bike after a hard day’s work can be a wonderful de-stressor, and regular exercise can help counteract hormonally driven mood swings.
9. E-bike owners ride further distances and bike more often
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Studies have shown that E-bike owner will use their bikes more often and go a further distance.
An independent study has shown that 55% of e-bikers who rode their standard bike daily or weekly before the purchase of an E-bike, rose to 93% weekly or daily biking after the purchase of an E-bike.
You will be motivated to go out riding with your kids more often, and kids love going out for a bike ride with their parents. Cycling with your kids can be great bonding time away from the distractions of smart devices and video games.
10. Combat the winter blues
If you dress correctly and have proper tires on your e-bike, you can ride your bike in the winter. A face full of sunshine and fresh air along with regular exercise will make a world of difference in combating the winter blues.
Final thoughts
I wrote this post with women in mind, but all the reasons why an E-bike can improve a woman’s health can equally apply to men. If one partner has a physical challenge, or even if one is not as fit as the other, an e-bike can be a great equalizer. This will make cycling together more enjoyable, and chances are you will want to go out riding together more often. A couple that plays together stays together.
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