How e-bikes are Improving Doctors' Health and Fitness Levels

A recent study has found that electric bikes are not only improving the health and fitness levels of doctors, but also reducing their stress levels.

The study, which was conducted by the University of Colorado, found that doctors who used electric bikes to commute to and from work were more likely to report higher levels of physical activity, and lower levels of stress.

The study's lead author, Dr. Christopher M. B. Merritt, said that the findings suggest that electric bikes could be a "promising intervention" for doctors, and that they could help to improve the health and well-being of medical professionals.

Merritt added that the health benefits of electric bikes are not just limited to doctors, but that they could also be beneficial for other groups of people who have sedentary jobs.

The study's findings are based on a survey of more than 1,000 doctors who were asked about their commuting habits, physical activity levels, and stress levels.

The survey found that, on average, doctors who used electric bikes to commute to and from work got more than twice as much physical activity as those who drove to work.

In addition, the electric bike commuters were also more likely to report lower levels of stress.

Merritt said that the findings of the study suggest that electric bikes could be a valuable tool for doctors, and other groups of people who have sedentary jobs, to improve their health and fitness levels.

Sep 04, 2023