: cardiovascular exercise
30 minutes of cardio daily
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the psychological benefits of cardio exercise, like a decrease in depression or anxiety and providing a general sense of well-being can be useful.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
The fitness center has all the essentials—cardio machines, free weights, and plenty of space to strike your best downward dog.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Top-of-the-line fitness equipment from cardio machines to free weights and on-site trainers will keep you prepped for another feast.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the psychological benefits of cardio exercise, like a decrease in depression or anxiety and providing a general sense of well-being can be useful.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
For cardio fans looking to use barre to check off their strength training box, Dr. Reed recommends starting with one or two classes a week, then eventually working in more progressively overloading strength work (outside of class).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
The fitness center has all the essentials—cardio machines, free weights, and plenty of space to strike your best downward dog.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Cardio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardio. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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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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