Cardio (en. Cardio)
/ˈkaɾ.djo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Physical exercise that improves cardiovascular capacity.
Cardio is essential for maintaining good health.
El cardio es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
Training that involves aerobic activities.
Doing cardio daily helps with weight loss.
Hacer cardio diariamente ayuda a bajar de peso.
Etymology
From the Greek 'kardía' which means heart.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do cardio
To perform aerobic exercises to improve endurance.
hacer cardio
cardio on an empty stomach
To do cardiovascular exercises before breakfast.
cardio en ayunas
cardio circuit
A workout routine that combines different types of cardio.
circuito de cardio
Related Words
aerobics
Exercises that require oxygen and improve lung capacity.
aeróbicos
endurance
The body's ability to endure prolonged exercise.
resistencia
training
The process of improving physical skills through flat exercises.
entrenamiento
Slang Meanings
Cardio
I'm going to do a little cardio before lifting weights.
Voy a hacer un poco de cardio antes de levantar pesas.
Cardio killer
That cardio routine is a real cardio killer.
Esa rutina de cardio es un verdadero cardio killer.