: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Best Rowing Machines For a full-body workout that incorporates both cardio exercise and strength training, a rowing machine is an excellent choice.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 July 2025
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Sorry, but TikTok dances don’t count as cardio in my book.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Best Rowing Machines For a full-body workout that incorporates both cardio exercise and strength training, a rowing machine is an excellent choice.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 July 2025
Noun
Remember, Pilates isn’t meant to be a cardio workout—it’s designed to strengthen your muscles and improve your stability.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Sorry, but TikTok dances don’t count as cardio in my book.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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cardio
1 of 2 adjective
car·dio
ˈkärd-ē-(ˌ)ō 
: 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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