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 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 The best exercises Try to get cardio exercise at least three days per week, and strength training every other day. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
Not only are calories burned during a weight training workout (although not as much as during cardio), but calories will also continue to be burned even when the body is at rest. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 Hernandez will test Magomedov's cardio and his takedown defense. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Oct. 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

Dictionary Entries Near cardio

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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 19 Nov. 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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