E-scooters are a practical and surprisingly stylish way to travel between places. They are a cost-effective transport; far cheaper to buy and run than a car. They’re also environmentally friendly.
However, no matter how stylish the electric scooters are, you’re probably wondering if they offer any physical or mental benefits. After all, you don’t have to pedal like a bike.
The good news is that E-scooters offer an astonishing amount of benefits for your body and mind.
Core Strength
Riding an E-scooter doesn’t provide the same cardiovascular benefits as a run or even a brisk walk. However, it does require you to constantly work on your core.
Your core muscles are those in the abdomen and lower part of your spine. They are essential for good mobility. Riding an electric scooter means you have to stand up and keep your back straight. That’s great for leg and core strength.
The act of balancing also works your abdomen, increasing the benefit to your core.
Balancing
One of the biggest causes of falls in older people is a lack of balance and coordination. You need to shift your weight constantly to maintain your balance. You’re probably not aware of your body constantly shifting to maintain balance, but it is.
The more you ride your scooter, the better your balance will become. That’s helpful when on and off the E-scooter. After all, you’re never too young to start maintaining or even improving your balance.
Better Posture
When riding a scooter, you need to have your feet flat on the deck and your hands on the handlebars. The design of E-scooters encourages you to do this and simultaneously enforces good posture.
You’ll quickly find that you maintain that posture off the E-scooter, as well as on.
Improved Confidence
E-scooters are an excellent option for the commute or leisure. Whatever you use your E-scooter for, you’ll be outside, navigating people, finding your way to different places, and generally being mentally active.
This process, and the rush of satisfaction when you successfully complete a trip, ensure that you feel more confident. That increased confidence will carry over into other elements of your life, encouraging you to try more things.
Lowers Stress
High levels of continuous stress have been linked with an increased risk of many age-related diseases. Anything you can do to lower your stress levels is good. Surprisingly, using an E-scooter is one practical way to lower stress.
Turning your 40-minute car commute into a 15-minute E-scooter ride will make you feel like you’ve accomplished something. You’ll also find the fresh air invigorating and have the opportunity to connect with other E-scooter riders.
Most importantly, when riding you must focus on riding, nothing else. That frees your mind from the stresses of the day. The fact that it’s fun is just a bonus.
Summing Up
For most people, an E-scooter is a practical addition to their life. However, it’s much more than that. Your E-scooter can boost your mental and physical health, which makes it a small price to pay for a better quality of life.
