A growing number of people are turning to electric bikes to commute to work, enjoy recreational rides and improve their fitness. There are several reasons for this, such as improved battery life, motor design and reducing weight, along with the growing need to reduce pollution and increase physical activity.

A rechargeable e-bike allows you to travel at speeds between 25 and 45 kilometres per hour, around double what most people can cycle. As a result, you get to your destination faster and fitter. In addition, this type of transportation is affordable, energy-efficient, emission-free and beneficial to health.

There are many benefits to biking with electric bikes, ranging from reducing emissions to commuting without sweating, hauling heavier goods, using bikes for more errands, and taking longer trips. Here are some health benefits people can enjoy by riding the wave of popularity e-bikes are enjoying.

They inspire people who otherwise would not ride a bike

In most cases, people will prefer to drive their cars to their destinations over riding bikes because they like the convenience and comfort it provides. As a result, they could be at risk of obesity and its associated adverse health effects and illnesses due to not getting enough exercise in their lives.

This is something that an electric bike can help with, as it can make it easier than ever for a person who is not physically active to start riding and, as a result, improve their fitness. Even though cycling with an e-bike is a pedal-assisted activity, it’s still exercising, and exercise is good for your health both physically and psychologically.

Because you can ride for longer and reach destinations faster, you can get fit fast

Researchers found that after a month of e-biking for 40 minutes, three times a week, 20 usually inactive participants had improved cardiovascular fitness and blood sugar levels.

Even though biking has many benefits for health and fitness, many people are not fit enough to ride long enough to gain any real advantage. However, with an electric bike, they can travel for an hour and, in doing this, they will not only get a considerable amount of exercise but also have plenty of fun.

No matter how fit you are or what kind of shape you are in, you can still exercise by using an electric bike. On an electric bicycle, your relative effort may be lower than what you would use on a regular bicycle, but you can still burn up to 200 calories an hour. This is the same as what you would burn by walking.

In addition to riding for longer distances, the e-bike is also more likely to be used for trips you usually would drive for because the distance would be too far for you to ride a conventional bicycle.

E-bikes are beneficial for your mental health

It is not only your physical health that will benefit from riding an e-bike, you will also make great strides towards better mental health.

E-bike riding can contribute to the treatment and prevention of depression. In addition, cycling lessens inflammation and promotes neural growth, increasing feelings of calmness and relaxation.

In addition to providing a distraction, e-bike riding offers a healthy outlet that can be particularly beneficial for those who suffer from depression. In some cases, e-Bike riders have found that the feeling of peace gained from being outdoors and riding their e-Bikes has partly helped treat their depression by bringing them psychological and physical clarity, thus supporting their healing process.

As a psychotherapeutic treatment for depression, physical activity is also prescribed and used. It is one of the few therapies with no visible side effects.

Those with disabilities and older riders can access cycling with e-bikes

Compared to a traditional bicycle, an e-bike offers an automated ride that is especially useful for older riders or people with disabilities who struggle to ride traditional bikes. The added advantage of powered cyclists is that they can cover more distance in a shorter period.

E-bikes can offer several physical benefits to older riders and disabled riders, including increased joint movement, muscle movement, circulation, core development, and coordination. As well as helping promote inclusion and an increased sense of independence, adaptive bikes can also help foster emotional growth and wellbeing.

Start the journey by browsing the range of e-bikes available at Sunmono, including city, mountain, cargo and folding options so you can even take them with you when you travel.