Discover the health benefits

Are e-bikes healthy?

Riding an e-bike offers you a path to a healthier life and more freedom and is suitable for all ages.

Whether you are young or old, an e-bike offers numerous advantages and can enrich your life in many ways. Find out more about the truth about e-bikes now.

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The truth about e-bikes

Many people think of e-bikes as a passive form of transport. But the opposite is the case. Studies , such as those from the Hannover Medical School, show that e-bikes are just as challenging and effective a form of training as conventional cycling . Dr. Hedwig Theda Boeck explains: "Muscles and the cardiovascular system are challenged almost as much when riding a pedelec as when riding a conventional bike."

Are e-bikes as healthy as regular bikes?

Health benefits

Studies show that e-bike riders experience similar health benefits as traditional cyclists. Here are a number of these facts:

Improve aerobic fitness:

Regular e-cycling increases your aerobic fitness, which has a positive effect on your cardiovascular system - including improved maximum oxygen uptake and increased performance.

Protect your joints:

Unlike other sports, riding an e-bike puts little strain on your joints, which also makes it suitable for people with disabilities.

Strengthening the muscles:

When pedaling the e-bike, muscles in the legs, arms and torso are activated, which leads to an overall strengthening of the body.

Reduce stress and improve mental health:

The joy of cycling and exercise in the fresh air has been proven to have positive effects on your mental health. It can reduce stress, lift your mood and increase your general well-being.

Benefits For All

The pedal assistance of e-bikes opens up new mobility options for people with different physical abilities and limitations. Thanks to the "electric tailwind", even people with pre-existing medical conditions or those who do not feel quite so fit can experience the joy of cycling and benefit from the health advantages.

Advantages of e-bikes

  • Environmentally friendly

    Reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to protecting the environment.

  • Comfortable

    Enjoy comfortable rides without effort.

  • Flexible

    Ideal for city riding, commuting and outdoor adventures.

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Success stories of our e-bike users

Read inspiring stories from people who have discovered a new attitude to life through e-bikes. From the daily commute to adventurous tours - e-bikes are changing the lives of many people.

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Sources:

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2. Haufe S., Boeck H., Häckl S., et al. (2022). Impact of electrically assisted bicycles on physical activity and traffic accident risk: a prospective observational study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine; 8(4); available online:
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