ActiveCan you lose weight with an e-bike? We asked an expertA traditional bike can, but does an e-bike provide an equal playing field?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveCan you lose weight with an e-bike? We asked an expertA traditional bike can, but does an e-bike provide an equal playing field?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
A traditional bike can, but does an e-bike provide an equal playing field?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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We all know that riding a bike is a fantastic way to keep fit, healthy and can even help towards your weight loss goals. But, does the same apply when it comes to anelectric bike? Can you lose weight with an e-bike?
Many would assume having an electric motor kick in mid-cycle whilst battling up a hill is cheating, in comparison to sweating it out on a traditional bike. But Tanguy Goretti, co-founder and CTO, ofCowboy, completely disagrees. “You can absolutely lose weight riding an e-bike,” he confirms.
“Not only do e-bike riders typically get more exercise than traditional cyclists, often traveling twice as far per week, but the physical activity involved in riding can also be a significant part of your health and fitness routine,” he adds.
Astudypublished in the Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives also supports this. It looked at over 10,000 participants in seven European countries and found that e-bike users would have significantly longer trips, compared to regular cyclists, resulting in more overall physical activity.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
It’s also easy to assume an e-bike will hardly burn any calories, in comparison to a traditional bike. But, again, this isn’t true. While a traditional bike will burn more, according to theNational Accident Help Line, a study has shown there’s only roughly a 20% difference between the two. In the grand scheme of things, that’s not a massive difference.
Some e-bikes, like Cowboy’s also connect withsmartwatches, allowing you can track your activity and progress, making it easier to stay committed to your fitness goals and monitor your progress.
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