cardio

1 of 2

adjective

car·​dio ˈkär-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce cardio (audio)
: cardiovascular sense 2
cardio exercises

cardio

2 of 2

noun

: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily

Examples of cardio in a Sentence

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Adjective
The gender gap Men appeared to be most susceptible to cardio risk factors between the ages of 55 and 74, while women were most susceptible a decade later, between 65 and 74, the study found. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 The best exercise regimens are those that not only focus on cardio aerobic exercises but also incorporate weights for strength and resistance training. Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
In addition to cardio classes, yoga, and racquet sports, there will be a co-ed wet suite, complete with a trendy cold plunge. Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 As an example, Gill wanted to integrate more movement and began with a 15-minute morning walk that evolved into 45 minutes of daily cardio. Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardio 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1972, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardio was in 1972

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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cardio

1 of 2 adjective
car·​dio ˈkärd-ē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce cardio (audio)
: cardiovascular sense 2
cardio exercises
worked out on cardio machines

cardio

2 of 2 noun
: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily
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