: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily
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Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2024
With no itchy seams and a blended no-static material, this shirt is designed for running and reduces chafing, retains shape, stretches further than other fabrics, and uses mesh to maximize breathability during cardio heavy training.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
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
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
The powder increases the thermogenesis properties of the remedy, helping to increase the natural body temperature in a way that can replicate a cardio workout.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The one-of-a-kind space comprises a 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment, but also looks beyond the usual workout, with classes including HIIT, Pilates, and cardio sculpting; an immersive spinning room; a 1-2-1 yoga studio; a climbing wall; and an indoor lap pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
Raising your arms above your shoulder level for consistent movements instantly increases your cardio workout.
—Jennifer "jay" Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
About 45 minutes of cardio, at least 45 minutes of cardio.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session?
—Randal Claytor, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2023
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
Adjective
This tap and Irish dance incorporates cardio fitness, flexibility, balance and more.
—Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2024
With no itchy seams and a blended no-static material, this shirt is designed for running and reduces chafing, retains shape, stretches further than other fabrics, and uses mesh to maximize breathability during cardio heavy training.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
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
Noun
Like so many things in the fitness world, the zone 2 cardio movement isn’t exactly black and white.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
The powder increases the thermogenesis properties of the remedy, helping to increase the natural body temperature in a way that can replicate a cardio workout.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The one-of-a-kind space comprises a 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment, but also looks beyond the usual workout, with classes including HIIT, Pilates, and cardio sculpting; an immersive spinning room; a 1-2-1 yoga studio; a climbing wall; and an indoor lap pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
Raising your arms above your shoulder level for consistent movements instantly increases your cardio workout.
—Jennifer "jay" Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
About 45 minutes of cardio, at least 45 minutes of cardio.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session?
—Randal Claytor, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2023
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
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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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