{"id":14459,"date":"2024-01-10T16:12:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T15:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/exercise-with-electric-bike-surpasses-that-of-the-traditional-bicycle\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:57:38","slug":"exercise-with-electric-bike-surpasses-that-of-the-traditional-bicycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/exercise-with-electric-bike-surpasses-that-of-the-traditional-bicycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Verified: Exercise with an Electric Bike Surpasses Traditional Bicycling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14459\" class=\"elementor elementor-14459 elementor-14177\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f784466 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f784466\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f16609b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f16609b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>The dilemma of electric bikes vs traditional ones.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The evolution in the world of bicycles has sparked an intense debate: <b>is exercising with an electric bike a real exercise?<\/b> Beyond mere mobility, e-bikes have piqued curiosity about its effectiveness in terms of physical exercise. Do you really exercise more with an electric bike than with a traditional bicycle? Dive into this analysis we&#8217;ve prepared, where we debunk the myth once and for all.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b898a1 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"8b898a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIndex\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8b898a1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8b898a1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__8b898a1\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59707c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59707c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC BIKES: DISCOVERING ITS ADVANTAGES<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric bikes have revolutionized the way we navigate the city. Its impact in terms of sustainability and accessibility has been incredible, but did you know they go beyond being just a means of transportation? Yes! <\/span><b>Recent studies are uncovering astonishing data about the physical benefits these bikes can bring to our lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first myth to debunk is that using an electric bike doesn&#8217;t involve exercising. Nothing could be further from the truth! <\/span><b>Although electric assistance provides you with extra support while pedaling, it doesn&#8217;t take away the opportunity to stay active.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In fact, these models are perfect for those looking to start moving and exercising, as the motor assistance allows you to pedal with less effort and encourages you to cover longer distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover,<\/span> <b>have you ever thought about the freedom electric bikes offer?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They allow you to move without the stress of traffic congestion, give you the flexibility to choose your routes, and, above all, provide the opportunity to exercise your body while enjoying the journey. These combined benefits are the perfect formula for leading a more active and healthy life without feeling exhausted upon reaching your destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>These bikes are not only changing how we move around the city but also how we take care of our health.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, are you ready to hop on an electric bike and enjoy its physical advantages while moving from one place to another? The experience will surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we detail all the advantages and disadvantages of the bicycle as a means of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>www.ossby.com\/en\/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation-advantages-and-disadvantages\/<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353c5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"353c5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>THE STUDY THAT CHANGED PERCEPTION: FACTS OVER NARRATIVE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S259019821930017X\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study conducted by the Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (TRIP),<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which examined 10,000 European cyclists, challenges the popular belief about exercising with an ebike. The key? The time dedicated to riding. <\/span><b>Contrary to the preconceived idea, electric bike users spend more time weekly on their commutes, translating into a higher cumulative amount of exercise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This enlightening finding dismantles the assumption of a lack of exercise on these bikes. If you have a <i>smartwatch<\/i> monitoring your physical activity, you&#8217;ll see how the electric bike helps meet your daily activity goals.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373cc62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"373cc62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>BEYOND INTENSITY: TIME AND CONSISTENCY IN EXERCISING WITH AN ELECTRIC BIKE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report also emphasizes that, <\/span><b>although traditional bikes require more intense physical effort during use, electric bike users dedicate more time to riding. This commitment results in a higher total weekly exercise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s crucial to understand that exercise is measured not only by intensity but also by consistency and the time invested in the activity.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94424ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94424ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_mouseTrack_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_mouseTrack_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;0.3&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ad9a8 elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"91ad9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<i><b>While traditional bicycles require more intense physical effort during use, electric bike users dedicate more time to riding.\n<\/b><\/i>\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657625f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"657625f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>WHO ARE THE CYCLISTS?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study reveals differences in the user profiles:<\/span> <b>electric bike cyclists tend to be slightly older than traditional bike users.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This challenges the notion that only young people are exercise enthusiasts. Additionally, both groups maintain a Body Mass Index within the considered normal range, proving that physical activity has no age limit or fitness condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>E-bikes offer significant benefits for older individuals. Thanks to electric assistance (and the lightweight design, in the case of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/producto\/ossby-geo-bicicleta-electrica-plegable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folding ebike Ossby GEO<\/a>), these bicycles require less physical effort and provide greater autonomy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This allows older adults to cover longer distances without fatigue, exploring more extensive areas of the city without physical exhaustion.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b739998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b739998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>BENEFITS BEYOND EXERCISE: MOBILITY, HEALTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering the virtues of electric bikes goes beyond its ability to keep us fit. These vehicles not only offer a comfortable and effortless ride but also have a considerable impact on our environment and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When it comes to sustainable mobility, ebikes are true champions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Their use not only reduces our carbon footprint but also alleviates congestion on our busy urban streets. Imagine navigating the city smoothly, without wasting time in traffic and without emitting pollutants. This not only benefits the environment but also has a positive influence on the air quality we breathe every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that&#8217;s not all. <\/span><b>Did you know that electric bikes can be a balm for our minds? Yes, you heard it right. When you hop on an electric bike, you experience an unparalleled sense of freedom.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fresh breeze, the moving landscape, and the possibility of exploring city corners in an agile and serene manner all contribute to reducing stress and improving your mood. It&#8217;s like a little break in your daily routine, a pause that reconnects body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This combination of physical and emotional benefits makes electric bikes indispensable allies for a healthier and happier urban life.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They not only keep us active but also help us preserve our environment and find a space of calm amid the daily hustle. So, why not give these wonderful travel companions a chance? Its advantages go far beyond what you imagine.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ffee50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ffee50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14214\" alt=\"Ejercicio con una bici el\u00e9ctrica. Ossby-geo_ebike_Plegable\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ejercicio-con-bici-electrica_ossby-geo_ebike-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610b5a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"610b5a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>ELECTRIC BIKES AND EXERCISE GO HAND IN HAND<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see,<\/span> <b>an electric bike not only represents an efficient mobility option but can also provide a significant amount of exercise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Its ability to promote an active lifestyle is undeniable, challenging the misconception about its contribution to physical activity. This discovery is crucial for those looking for an effective way to stay active and healthy. Exercising on an electric bike is a <i>must<\/i> to feel good both on the outside and inside.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53bee35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53bee35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>PROMOTING ACTIVE MOBILITY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move towards a more environmentally and health-conscious future, promoting active mobility becomes even more relevant. <\/span><b>The integration of policies that encourage the use of electric bikes, such as the folding electric bike <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/ossby-geo\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a>, as an option for active and sustainable mobility, can have a positive impact on society.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Likewise, awareness of the benefits of this bike in terms of exercise and sustainable mobility is essential to promote positive change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all this information, are you ready to switch to healthy and effective urban mobility with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ossby.com\/ossby-geo\">Ossby GEO?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how a study dismantles the belief about exercising with an electric bike. Spoiler: yes, you&#8217;re exercising, and more than you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14205,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203,202,200],"tags":[180,205,204],"class_list":["post-14459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-benefits-of-cycling","category-physical-and-mental-health","category-urban-mobility","tag-electric-bike","tag-exercise-bike","tag-exercise-e-bike"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bicicleta-electrica-y-ejercicio_ossby-geo-plegable.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25249,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14459\/revisions\/25249"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}