: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The best exercise regimens are those that not only focus on cardio aerobic exercises but also incorporate weights for strength and resistance training.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
As an example, Gill wanted to integrate more movement and began with a 15-minute morning walk that evolved into 45 minutes of daily cardio.
—Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The gender gap Men appeared to be most susceptible to cardio risk factors between the ages of 55 and 74, while women were most susceptible a decade later, between 65 and 74, the study found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The best exercise regimens are those that not only focus on cardio aerobic exercises but also incorporate weights for strength and resistance training.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
In addition to cardio classes, yoga, and racquet sports, there will be a co-ed wet suite, complete with a trendy cold plunge.
—Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
As an example, Gill wanted to integrate more movement and began with a 15-minute morning walk that evolved into 45 minutes of daily cardio.
—Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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