Meaning & use

cardio

noun·Everyday

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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