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

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Adjective
Best Overall: Reebok Nano X5 Pros Supports box jumps and step-ups Firm enough for heavier lifting Very secure fit Under $150 Cons Too stiff for bouncy movements and certain types of cardio workouts Christa Sgobba, SELF’s director of food and fitness, has worn Reebok Nanos for years. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Feb. 2025 Power Walking Power walking—and other forms of brisk walking—are effective for cardio exercise. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
There’s also space to add a fitness room, should someone want to add some cardio to all their hardcore relaxation. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025 Elsewhere, there are two large, bright and airy gyms—one for strength training and one for cardio, both using TechnoGym equipment. John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cardio

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

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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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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