Trikke 3-wheel cambering vehicles provide riders of all ages and skill levels to experience a new way to propel themselves on wheels, getting a full-body workout in the process.
A rider may reach speeds of up to 18 mph (29 km/h) on flat ground. It can be used downhill or a level surface. It can move uphill though doing so requires substantial effort and it really work your upper body. The whole body needs to be used in a synchronized movement.
Red: Muscles worked
Green: No impact on Joints
A research on the health benefits and energy usage of riding a Trikke was conducted in Mark 2007 by the Hague University in Amsterdam - The Expertise Centre of Movement Technology Clinical - Clinical Human Movement Science (IFKB).
How do these results compare to other "Fun" sports?
After the research on the Trikke was done, the comparison with other sports/activities shows us clear figures. We learned already that you burn 500 Kcal in a one hour Trikke ride, on the easy average speed of 15 km/hour.
This in comparison with other activities
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Activities |
Calories burned per Hour |
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Carving on a Trikke at 15 Km per Hour |
500 Kcal per Hour |
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Carving on a Trikke at 17.5 Km per Hour |
700 Kcal per Hour |
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Jogging at 6-7 Km per Hour |
350 – 400 Kcal per Hour |
|
Aerobics Classes |
450 Kcal per Hour |
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Walking at a Normal pace |
250 Kcal per Hour |
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Playing Golf without Golf Cart. |
250 Kcal per Hour |
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Power Walking or Nordic Walking |
400 Kcal per Hour |
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Riding a Bicycle or Exercise Bike in Gym |
400 Kcal per Hour |
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Housework (depending on activity level) |
100 – 200 Kcal per Hour |
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Inline Skating |
430 Kcal per Hour |
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Cross Country Skiing |
560 Kcal Per Hour |
Final Verdict:
