Level 1 Reading 3A

Ch.5

第5章

Reading 3A MOVE TO THE MUSIC Music helps us exercise—but why does it have this effect? Experts say there are two main reasons. The first is simple: Music distracts us. When we listen to a song we like, our brain pays attention to the music. For example, after we exercise for 20 minutes, our body might be tired. But we may not feel this immediately because we are listening to music. So we exercise a little longer. Music also motivates us. When we hear dance music, for example, we naturally start to move to the beat. An upbeat song also puts us in a good mood, so we feel happier. This gives us energy and helps us exercise longer. Music with a quick and steady beat is good for exercising. But the music shouldn't be too fast, says sports psychologist Dr. Costas Karageorghis. Generally, songs in the range of 120-140 beats per minute (BPM) are the best.

阅读3A 随着音乐移动 音乐有助于我们锻炼，但为什么它有这种效果呢？ 专家表示，主要有两个原因。 第一个很简单：音乐会分散我们的注意力。 当我们听一首我们喜欢的歌时，我们的大脑会注意音乐。 例如，运动20分钟后，我们的身体可能会感到疲倦。 但我们可能不会立即感受到这一点，因为我们正在听音乐。 所以我们多锻炼一会儿。 音乐也激励着我们。 例如，当我们听到舞曲时，我们自然会随着节拍移动。 一首欢快的歌曲也让我们心情愉悦，所以我们感到更快乐。 这给了我们能量，帮助我们锻炼更长时间。 节奏快而稳定的音乐对锻炼有好处。 但运动心理学家Costas Karageorgis博士说，音乐不应该太快。 一般来说，每分钟120-140拍（BPM）的歌曲是最好的。

A new study by cognitive scientist Tom Fritz suggests this is only part of the explanation, however. In an experiment, Fritz put 61 people in small groups. They all then exercised twice. One time, each group worked out while listening to music for six minutes. Another time, they exercised for six minutes on special Jymmin machines. The name Jymmin is a combination of "jammin'" and "gym." Using these machines, each group made music as they moved. At the end, 53 of the 61 people said the same thing: They felt less tired when they exercised on the Jymmin machines. When we exercise and make music—especially with other people—working out seems to be easier. How does Fritz explain this? Maybe people did better on the Jymmin machines because they had more control, he says. People created the beat. They could make it go faster or slower. Also, the activity was social. Each group was making music together and having fun. Fritz believes that Jymmin exercise may have other advantages, too. He wants to find out if it can help with more serious conditions. For example, it may even be a good way to treat depression.

然而，认知科学家汤姆·弗里茨的一项新研究表明，这只是解释的一部分。 在一项实验中，Fritz将61人分成小组。 然后他们都锻炼了两次。 有一次，每组在听音乐的同时锻炼了六分钟。 另一次，他们在特殊的Jymmin机器上锻炼了六分钟。 Jymmin这个名字是“jammin”和“gym”的组合 使用这些机器，每个小组在移动时制作音乐。 最后，61人中有53人说了同样的话： 他们在Jymmin机器上锻炼时感觉不那么累了。 当我们锻炼和创作音乐时，尤其是和其他人在一起时，锻炼似乎更容易。 Fritz对此有何解释？ 他说，也许人们在Jymmin机器上做得更好，因为他们有更多的控制权。 人们创造了节拍。 他们可以让它走得更快或更慢。 此外，该活动具有社交性质。 每个小组都在一起创作音乐，玩得很开心。 弗里茨认为，Jymmin运动可能还有其他优势。 他想知道它是否能帮助治疗更严重的疾病。 例如，它甚至可能是治疗抑郁症的好方法。

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