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

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The fitness center, with a few cardio machines, a Peloton bike, and a variety of weights and other gear gets the job done. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Cutting back on salt can help keep you at the lower end of the normal blood pressure range, which reduces cardio risk factors and helps prevent hypertension down the road. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024 There are even yoga classes, karate, cardio dance and jiu jitsu. Zoë Bernard, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023 Meanwhile, cardio exercise can improve stamina and reduce soreness for people who prefer to hit the weight room. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Aug. 2023 For cardio workouts, inhale and exhale out of the nose or through the mouth if your workout becomes more intense. Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 23 Sep. 2023 This supermodel loves doing cardio dance and walking her big dogs to get her blood pumping. Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 24 July 2023 Designed specifically for cardio workouts, this supplement contains quality ingredients to enhance your endurance, energy, and focus throughout your sweat session. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023 Others say the 30-minute workout is a great way to gain strength, boost cardio endurance, and build bone density. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 17 June 2023
Noun
Upgrades include a new indoor pool with large garage doors connecting it to an new outdoor splash pad, and a fitness center with treadmills, a walking track, weightlifting and cardio equipment. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024 Some of his go-to workouts include weight-lifting and cardio exercise. USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 During the pandemic, many fitness operators simply unplugged their cardio machines, locked their doors and waited it out. Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024 When Lopez does it, heartache becomes cardio, lots of sweating and suffering and boxing and panting and heaving. Wesley Morris, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 Hernandez’s approach also taxed the cardio of his foe. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024 Each workout includes 30 minutes of muscular structure work and 30 minutes of cardio. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Jan. 2024 After nine months of an exercise routine that combined cardio and strength training, patients reported a better quality of life and less fatigue. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 22 Dec. 2023 The Westchester center also offers Tai-chi, which has a waiting list of about 80 people, cardio and sculpting classes, Pilates and Zumba. Alexi C. Cardona, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 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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