Staying Fit After Fifty With an Electric Bike

<h1>Staying Fit After Fifty With an Electric Bike</h1>Author: <a title="Joanne Niebuhr" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/joanne-niebuhr/283159.htm">Joanne Niebuhr</a> I have never been one to go to the gym, but I also know it’s important to maintain a healthy weight and a strong, flexible body now that I am in my fifties.  Staying active will help me to maintain a quality lifestyle for many years to come. But what’s the best exercise? For me, it is any physical activity that I enjoy and want to do often!  I prefer to get my exercise outdoors:  long walks and longer bicycle rides are a lot more enjoyable for me than driving my car to the gym so I can run on a treadmill.  I know my limits, and have reasonable expectations for myself.  When I bought an electric bicycle, it was really to keep up with my husband.  He is a lot more athletic than I am, and I was always afraid that I would not be able to keep up on a longer bicycle trip or going up hills.  My electric bike changed all that. E-bikes assist your pedaling; they don't replace it. Although capable of pushing you along without any help, I use my electric bike to help me when I get tired or need an extra boost of power.  So I find that I ride more (and get more exercise) because I have that electric bicycle assistance.  It allows me to control the amount of exercise I get.  I can cruise along for up to 25 miles if I want to take it easy and let the electric bike do all the work.If I want to get a heavier workout, I can do that too (and I usually do, using the battery power mostly for hills and strong head winds).    Oh, did I mention how much fun it is to ride my e-bike?  Now, I find myself riding my electric bicycle everywhere, and started riding for other practical reasons.  I run short errands with the electric bike because I really hate the thought of driving an emission-spewing car.  Plus, the cost savings really mount up the more I use my e-bike.   I’m not sure if I've lost any weight, but my knees hurt less, and my legs feel stronger. Best of all I love riding my bike every day.  Practical and fun:  That’s my secret weapon for staying fit after fifty.  About the Author: As a long time employee at electric utilities, I am naturally a fan of electric powered vehicles. But my passion for electric bikes was turned on when my husband and I bought our first e-bike It is really fun to ride! So now I'm an eBiker. Even my dog Teddy loves to ride our electric bike.

My philosophy is that everyone should contribute to improving the Earth by conserving energy and reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. In my own small way, this is how I am doing that:  By promoting the use of small electric vehicles, especially electric bicycles.

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I have never been one to go to the gym, but I also know it’s important to maintain a healthy weight and a strong, flexible body now that I am in my fifties. Staying active will help me to maintain a quality lifestyle for many years to come.

But what’s the best exercise? For me, it is any physical activity that I enjoy and want to do often! I prefer to get my exercise outdoors: long walks and longer bicycle rides are a lot more enjoyable for me than driving my car to the gym so I can run on a treadmill.

I know my limits, and have reasonable expectations for myself. When I bought an electric bicycle, it was really to keep up with my husband. He is a lot more athletic than I am, and I was always afraid that I would not be able to keep up on a longer bicycle trip or going up hills. My electric bike changed all that.

E-bikes assist your pedaling; they don't replace it. Although capable of pushing you along without any help, I use my electric bike to help me when I get tired or need an extra boost of power. So I find that I ride more (and get more exercise) because I have that electric bicycle assistance. It allows me to control the amount of exercise I get. I can cruise along for up to 25 miles if I want to take it easy and let the electric bike do all the work.If I want to get a heavier workout, I can do that too (and I usually do, using the battery power mostly for hills and strong head winds).

Oh, did I mention how much fun it is to ride my e-bike? Now, I find myself riding my electric bicycle everywhere, and started riding for other practical reasons. I run short errands with the electric bike because I really hate the thought of driving an emission-spewing car. Plus, the cost savings really mount up the more I use my e-bike.

I’m not sure if I've lost any weight, but my knees hurt less, and my legs feel stronger. Best of all I love riding my bike every day. Practical and fun: That’s my secret weapon for staying fit after fifty.

As a long time employee at electric utilities, I am naturally a fan of electric powered vehicles. But my passion for electric bikes was turned on when my husband and I bought our first e-bike It is really fun to ride! So now I'm an eBiker. Even my dog Teddy loves to ride our electric bike. My philosophy is that everyone should contribute to improving the Earth by conserving energy and reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. In my own small way, this is how I am doing that: By promoting the use of small electric vehicles, especially electric bicycles. For more info go to: http://www.ElectricBicycleSales.com

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