Free eBikes for our employees
In addition to our initiatives to protect the environment, we also motivate our employees to leave their cars behind. For example, our permanent employees receive a free eBike from OEGE. This brings numerous health benefits, including strengthening the heart muscle and cardiovascular system, which reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke many times over.
Often underestimated because of their electric drive, eBikes do not do everything for the user, but require constant movement of the legs and balance even when the motor is at maximum power. For example, a study by the University of Basel found that the cardiorespiratory increase in users of eBikes is comparable to that of conventional bicycles, which was confirmed by researchers at the University of Miami: Heart rate measurement during a commute of 4.8 kilometers showed that the daily ride on an electric bike can be classified as moderate exercise – even though the distance is covered up to 10 times faster than on a conventional bicycle.
eBikes are suitable for everyone – and are even recommended
First and foremost, one of the advantages is the crucial time saving, which is especially relevant for commuters. In addition, they score with their accessibility – everyone can easily use an eBike, as the drive assistance can be individually adjusted. This not only reduces the health risk for, for example, older as well as overweight people and those affected by asthma or physical pain, but actually helps those. For example, eBikes are recommended in physiotherapy for chronic joint inflammation or asthma therapy.
By providing the free eBikes, we promote the health of our employees and make the commute to work much easier. After all, what is more important than being healthy and what is more valuable than our time?
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