Excellence and Expertise

Health Benefits of Riding an Electric Bike: Stats + Short Stories Episode 319 with guest Helaine Alessio

Published 3/15/24 • Last updated 2/02/26 12:24:14

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Excellence and Expertise

Health Benefits of Riding an Electric Bike: Stats + Short Stories Episode 319 with guest Helaine Alessio

Published 3/15/24 • Last updated 2/02/26 12:24:14

Hybrid cars are everywhere now, but what is your best option if you want to feel the wind in your hair, or at least under your helmet, and you want to get a little exercise as well? Well, e-bikes are an answer and that’s the topic on this episode of Stats + Short Stories with guest Helaine Alessio.

Helaine Alessio, PhD, FACSM, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University and is a past President of the MWACSM and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. She teaches Exercise Science-related courses and has received university commendations for her teaching. She has been funded by NIH, private foundations, and corporations to support research, teaching, and service projects. She has published 2 books, 13 book chapters, 56 journal articles, and national and international peer-reviewed blogs, infographics, and NPR broadcasts. She is listed in the top 2% of Exercise Scientists cited in the world by Stanford University researchers. Her work on academic integrity includes co-editing a special edition of a journal on the topic that was the most widely published for the Journal of Excellence in College Teaching.