Cycling is one of the best ways to train and keep fit, tiring for sure but also fun and able to improve health and fitness. It goes without saying that even the assisted pedaling is able to offer benefits, while changing the intensity of training compared to a classic traditional pedaling.

Pedaling, tones and slims the muscles of the thighs, tightens the buttocks and calves, strengthens the spine, especially at the lumbar level. The knees and ankles also benefit, remaining active without excessive fatigue. The circulatory movement of the pedal does not weigh on the joints, while the back is free from the weight of the body, which is discharged on the bicycle. This is why it is very suitable for those suffering from low back pain and sciatalgie.

Cycling training is purely aerobic, bringing benefits not only to the muscles but also to the cardiovascular system: it increases the respiratory capacity and improves the venous and lymphatic circulation of the legs.

The e-bike is suitable for everyone, from young to old, from those who have to start training from scratch to those who have to rehabilitate after an injury or surgery. A great advantage of the assisted pedaling bike compared to the traditional bike, is in fact to be able to choose the level of effort to be exercised, being helped by the engine in times of greater effort, increasing fatigue resistance.

In this way no climb will be more impossible, even slopes of 20% and higher become a breeze thanks to the support of pedaling, which in the most advanced mode can reach up to 300%. In front of particularly difficult climbs you can ask the engine for its maximum power and you will arrive at the top of the hill as a professional cyclist. This is one of the reasons that have dramatically increased the popularity of e-bikes among bikers, helping to go further, faster and for longer.

The assisted pedaling allows a long-lasting aerobic training because it allows you to pedal for a long time remaining within the aerobic threshold, giving you the opportunity to decide the fatigue to do, burning on average from 500 to 700 k/cal per hour. The important thing is to have a light ratio and move your feet rather than stand up on the pedals and discharge power, trying to stay around 70/80 pedals per minute.

The "muscular" bikes, according to recent studies, lead to leave the house on average about 25 times a year, of which almost half once or twice a week. 30% of people who use electric bicycles go out at least once a day, while even 81% use it at least once a week. E-bikers therefore have a double chance of getting out of the house and taking a bike ride.

E-bikes also not only save money, but also avoid the stress of getting stuck in traffic or travelling on overcrowded trains and buses. No driving license is required and you can use the bike paths. But their most fascinating use is for tourists: they are perfect for exploring the world. Travelling longer distances is not only more comfortable, but also more practical, because the engine can come in help when camping equipment weighs too much and fatigue the ride. In this way it will be possible to make holidays in total freedom and without the worry of not being able to complete the planned routes.

At this point it is legitimate to ask a question: why prefer the pedal assisted bike to the classic one? In general, e-bikes reflect the necessary trends of sustainable development of the planet, have low operating costs and at the same time allow you to move quickly and easily without excessive fatigue, especially in the uphill and in the restarts, where the thrust must be greater. They also have in common with muscle bikes all the health benefits of the body and mind, just because you do not need to be a professional cyclist to use an e-bike.

Very important and fundamental for eco-sustainability, is not to pollute, not to emit harmful substances and be silent. They are therefore the perfect means of developing healthy and sustainable mobility, as opposed to car use.
In conclusion, whatever your age, your fitness, the location where you live or the work you do, the e-bike is for you. If you have not yet thought about buying one, do it, surely you will not regret it...

If you do not know how to choose it, read what the e-bike is and how it is made or if you prefer to rent it, find out why to rent an e-bike.

If you are already an enthusiast you can discover the best e-bike routes in Italy and the best E-BIKE routes for a holiday in Umbria.