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Change log entry 87683
Processed by: kbaiko (2024-12-19 02:23:46 UTC)
Comment: << review queue entry 80681 - submitted by 'richwarm' >>
I think that 动感单车
a) usually refers to an *activity* rather than a piece of gym equipment, and
b) when it refers to a piece of equipment, it's *not* the sort of stationary exercise bike you'd have in your home or in the weight room of a gym.

When I saw the original sub for 动感单车, I felt that the word 动感 was a strange one to use in a Chinese term for a *stationary* exercise bicycle. On checking, I find that indeed various sources say that 动感单车 is an *activity* rather than a physical object -- namely, a type of exercise class that I have tried at my gym a few times (but stopped, because I didn't enjoy that type of class): "spin class". Perhaps 动感单车 can also refer to the type of bike used in these classes, but I'm skeptical that it would refer to "exercise bike" or "stationary bicycle" in general. (At my gym, the bikes in the "spin room" are different from the stationary bikes they have in the weight-lifting room.) The class involves loud music and varying levels of effort and styles of riding (guided by an instructor), and so forth, that are not typically part of solo exercising on a stationary bike.

动感单车,英文名字(SPINNING),是由美国私人教练兼极限运动员JOHNNYG于二十世纪八十年代首创,是一种结合了音乐、视觉效果等独特的充满活力的室内自行车训练课程。
https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%8A%A8%E6%84%9F%E5%8D%95%E8%BD%A6/3957026

These Web snippets refer to 动感单车 as a 运动项目 rather than a piece of equipment:
動感單車永遠是健身房裡被人翻牌最多的項目,一節動感單車的時長平均為45分鐘,在這不到50分鐘的運動里可以甩走近500卡路里,相當於慢跑一個到一個半小時, ...

动感单车起源于美国,是目前在健身房里大受欢迎的有氧运动项目。
https://www.163.com/dy/article/HBCUFS82052581K1.html
(Note that in almost every photo on that page, people are in a group fitness class rather than riding a stationary bike independently.)

Q: 動感單車是什麽意思

Tw LLM: 動感單車是一種室內騎乘運動,通常在健身房或專門的工作室進行。它模擬了戶外騎自行車的體驗,但是在一個固定的、室內的自行車上進行。

在動感單車課程中,教練會帶領學員進行一系列的訓練動作,包括調整阻力、變速、站立踩踏等。配合音樂節奏和燈光效果,讓學員在騎乘過程中達到心率提升、燃燒卡路里和增強肌肉力量等健身效果。

動感單車不僅能夠提供有氧運動和無氧運動的雙重好處,還能幫助改善心肺功能、提高新陳代謝率和減輕壓力。這項運動適合各個年齡層的人參與,且對關節衝擊較小。

總之,動感單車是一種結合音樂、燈光和團體氛圍的有趣、高效且安全的健身方式。

Q: Is 動感單車 used to refer to the bike used in the class or the class itself, or both? which is more common?

ChatGPT: 動感單車 can refer to both the class and the bike used in the class, but it is more commonly used to refer to the class itself.

When people talk about 動感單車, they are usually referring to the group fitness class or the workout session that involves cycling on stationary bikes, often in a dynamic and energetic environment.

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Q: In what ways are spin class bikes different from stationary exercise bikes in general?

ChatGPT's answer: Spin class bikes, also known as indoor cycling bikes, differ from regular stationary exercise bikes in several key ways:

Spin class bikes, also known as indoor cycling bikes, differ from regular stationary exercise bikes in several key ways:

1. Design and Build:
> Spin Bikes: Spin class bikes are generally designed for high-intensity workouts and mimic the experience of riding an outdoor road bike. They typically have a more robust and sturdy frame to withstand intense use during group classes. The pedals are often designed to accommodate special cycling shoes with cleats for better foot stability during high-speed cycling.
> Stationary Exercise Bikes: These bikes often have a more comfortable, ergonomic design suited for longer, lower-intensity sessions. The seats are usually more cushioned, and they might have more adjustable features for comfort during extended use, but they don't necessarily support intense movements like standing or sprinting.
2. Resistance Mechanism: [...]
3. Handlebars and Riding Position:
4. Use in Group Classes: [...]
5. Pedal Type: [...]

In summary, spin bikes are built for high-intensity, performance-focused cycling with features that simulate outdoor biking experiences, while regular stationary bikes are designed for more comfortable, steady cardio sessions.

[This answer accords with my experience of both types of bike.]

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Editor: Thank you, I didn't realize there was a special name for this type of
exercise bike
Diff:
- 動感單車 动感单车 [[dong4gan3 dan1che1]] /exercise bike; stationary bicycle/
+ 動感單車 动感单车 [[dong4gan3 dan1che1]] /spin class; indoor cycling class (a type of group fitness class)/exercise bike used in such a class; spin bike/
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