Meaning & use
cardio
Exercise that raises the heart rate, done to improve fitness and heart health.
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She does thirty minutes of cardio on the treadmill every morning.
Mixing cardio with weight training helped him lose weight steadily.
A note on using this word
Cardio is an informal shortening of cardiovascular exercise, common in fitness and gym contexts.
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