E-bikes are not likely to help users reach moderate-vigorous physicalactivity targets BJSM_BMJ
E-bikes aren't likely to help users reach weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity targets, because riders tend to take fewer and less physically demanding trips than conventional cyclists, suggests research published in the open access journalBut e-bikes may persuade older and/or overweight people who wouldn't otherwise consider using a bike to take to two wheels suggest the researchers.
, as well as details of any cycling accidents. They were asked to record the riding time, distance traveled, and heart rate for every cycle ride over a period of 4 weeks, using a smartwatch activity tracker. Accident rates were monitored over a period of 12 months. Cyclists' average heart rates were also higher, suggesting a greater level of exertion: 119 beats per minute vs. 111 beats per minute among the e-bikers.
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