Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effects electric bikes have on physiological parameters.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a universal need to increase the number of adults meeting physical activity (PA) recommendations to help improve health. In recent years, electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have emerged as a promising method for supporting people to initiate and maintain physical activity levels. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no meta-analyses conducted to quantify the difference in physiological responses between e-cycling with electrical assistance, e-cycling without assistance, conventional cycling, and walking.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. We identified short-term e-bike studies, which utilized a crossover design comparing physiological outcomes when e-cycling with electrical assistance,

SUBMITTER: McVicar J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546252 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature