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cardio

 

[ ˈkɑːr.di.oʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

exercise

Physical exercise that involves activities like running, swimming, or cycling to improve cardiovascular health.

Synonyms

aerobic exercise, cardiovascular exercise, cardiovascular training

Examples of usage

  • Regular cardio can help improve your heart health.
  • She does cardio at the gym three times a week.
  • I prefer cardio workouts over weightlifting.
  • Cardio is important for maintaining overall fitness.
  • Running is a popular form of cardio exercise.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

Short for cardiovascular system, which consists of the heart and blood vessels responsible for circulating blood through the body.

Synonyms

cardiovascular system, circulatory system, heart and blood vessels

Examples of usage

  • The doctor checked her cardio to assess her overall health.
  • Problems with the cardio can lead to serious health issues.
  • The cardio plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow.
  • He has a condition that affects his cardio.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardio" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardio

🇮🇳 कार्डियो

🇩🇪 Herz-Kreislauf-Training

🇮🇩 kardio

🇺🇦 кардіо

🇵🇱 kardio

🇯🇵 カーディオ

🇫🇷 cardio

🇪🇸 cardio

🇹🇷 kardiyo

🇰🇷 카디오

🇸🇦 كارديو

🇨🇿 kardio

🇸🇰 kardio

🇨🇳 心血管锻炼

🇸🇮 kardio

🇮🇸 hjartalínubræður

🇰🇿 кардио

🇬🇪 კარდიო

🇦🇿 kardio

🇲🇽 cardio

Word origin

The word 'cardio' is a shortened form of 'cardiovascular', which originated from the Latin words 'cardia' (heart) and 'vasculum' (small vessel). The concept of cardiovascular exercise became popular in the 1960s as a means of improving heart health and overall fitness. Today, cardio exercises are an essential component of many fitness routines and are recommended by health professionals for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,881, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.