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Reverse the Aging Process by Riding Fast Electric Bikes

The surprising health outcome The aging process is a combination of two factors. One is the normal aging process as we all get older. The second factor is our life style contributions. This is where the Optibike can reduce the aging process and make your life a more full and vital life, even into your eighties. Some good news about…

SueAugust 16, 2017

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Electric Bike rider Burns 1100 Calories per day!

Dave is doing something all of us can do, thanks to an electric bike. He has replaced his commute via car or light rail with an Optibike Allroad. He is now burning off fat, and saving time and money. Riding the Allroad is faster than the light rail and burns off 1100 calories. ( Burning 1100 calories per day can…

Jim TurnerNovember 13, 2015

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The Optibike E-Bike Weight Loss Challenge

It’s that time of year again, Holidays are just around the corner and you know you will want to make a commitment to yourself again, as you do every year, to finally lose the weight and keep it off. With all the gimmicks and lose weight quick schemes, it’s hard to decipher what you need to get started. At Optibike,…

Jim TurnerNovember 12, 2013

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Welcome to the first and only ebike fitness coaching website

Welcome to electricbikefitness.com The site is all about electric bike fitness using Optibike electric bikes. What? Electric bikes? Aren’t those for losers? Yes they are! People losing weight! Electric bikes are perfect for those who are out of shape but want to get fit. They’re way more fun than using a stationary bike and let you increase your effort level…

Jim TurnerFebruary 2, 2013

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How the Optibike Helia changed her life

Sharon tells about riding her Optibike Helia and how is has changed her life. watch?v=WES7yVHusp8&feature=youtu.be

Jim TurnerNovember 29, 2012

Fitness Health R-Series Weight loss

You lost how much? Wow.

Wow. We just got this report from one of our customers, Bob. Way to go Bob!! ------------------------------------------------ On January 19, 2011, I weighed in at Dr. S's office at 270 pounds fully clothed. I was on a list of medications for high blood pressure and diabetes. I had finally weened myself off of prescription pain medication for back pain at…

Jim TurnerFebruary 24, 2012

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Top 10 Reasons to own an electric bicycle.

The top ten reasons to own an ebike are counted down from ten to one. They are in no particular ranking order. You get to decide which is more important than another. 10. Good for the Environment. Since the electric bike uses no gasoline, it does not produce poisonous fumes like an automobile would. The battery is environmentally friendly and…

Jim TurnerFebruary 17, 2010

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5 More ways not to get hit by a car on an electric bike

Collision type #6: The Left Cross A car coming towards you makes a left turn right in front of you, or right into you. This is similar to #1. How to avoid this collision: 1. Don't ride on the sidewalk. When you come off the sidewalk to cross the street, you're invisible to turning motorists. 2. Get a headlight. If…

Jim TurnerSeptember 2, 2009

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Ask Optibike! If the bike is electric, how can you get exercise?

This question comes up quite often, this week from Bill in Ontario: Electric bikes make cycling fun for a wide range of people. For example, I know people who are VERY FIT who use the electric assist to make long distance commuting possible at higher speeds. Because the Optibike is designed to be pedaled, and most riders pedal, you get…

Jim TurnerJune 10, 2009

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7 Myths of Weight Loss

Normal 0 Which One Do You Believe? Is It Stopping You From Losing Weight? CNNHealth.com recently reported that over 100 million Americans vow to lose weight as part of their new year's resolutions. And roughly 4 out of every 5 fail to keep that resolution. Those aren't the kind of odds most of us would lay bets on at the…

Jim TurnerJanuary 16, 2009

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