One pedal stroke is stronger than Covid-19

An e-bike is a great ally for your health.

It's good for the heart, for physical fitness, it's good for the mind and also helps you sleep.

For those who want to learn more about the benefits that e-bikes can bring to our lives, find ours article here.

But not only.

Recent studies have shown how cyclists (whether professional or amateur) are better able to combat infections caused by that damned black beast of Covid-19.

Published at the beginning of October 2020 and entitled “Maximal Exercise Capacity is Inversely Related to Hospitalization Secondary to Corona Virus Diseases 2019”, this research compared the state of physical fitness and the course of the disease.

Subjects who carried out an exercise test to evaluate aerobic capacity between 2016 and 2020 and who took the Covid-19 test between 29 February and 31 May 2020 were taken into consideration.

Among these, 246 patients positive for Covid-19 in various forms were identified, from asymptomatic to the most severe forms.

From the comparison of the stress tests and the course of the disease, it emerged that 89 people who contracted the more severe form showed lower sporting prowess than those who contracted the virus more mildly.

Without going into specifics, theaerobic activity it is an activity that allows oxygen to become a decisive part of the ATP synthesis process, i.e. the energy molecule necessary for muscular activity.

This parameter depends on numerous factors and can be improved with training aimed at resistance and cycling, in this case, is among the most suitable sports also because it allows you to maintain social distancing.

To find out more, here it is complete study.

But how much do you have to pedal to be able to be stronger than Covid?

The Ministry of Health guidelines on physical activity speak of at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic physical activity or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous activity, plus strengthening exercises for the major muscle groups at least a couple of times a week.

So 30 minutes a day is enough.

Thirty minutes that can make us stronger.

The commute from home to work or a nice relaxing afternoon ride.

It takes very little to keep fit and be stronger than this damn virus!