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Even more striking, e-bikes proved especially effective for people who are older, overweight, or dealing with high blood pressure. These riders, who often struggle to maintain regular exercise, were far more likely to get on a bike when electric assistance was available. On average, they spent 135 minutes per week riding—enough to reduce the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. Professor Tegtbur calls the effect “almost as good as medication.”
So let them laugh. E-biking isn’t cheating—it’s smart exercise. You protect your health, lower disease risk, and stay active without pushing your body past its limits. And best of all, you arrive at your destination energized, not gasping for air like a panting horse.
