cardio
/ˈkɑːdiəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈɑrdio] /ˈkɑːrdiəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈɑrdio] /ˈkär-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce cardio (audio)/ (ame, mw)
cardio — noun
1. exercise such as running, cycling, or dancing that is done to raise your heartbe
exercise such as running, cycling, or dancing that is done to raise your heartbeat and improve fitness
Felix does cardio for thirty minutes before lifting weights at the gym.
do cardio for [time] before another workout
After school, Sumin chose cardio instead of another hour on the sofa.
After climbing two flights of stairs felt hard, Noor added more cardio to the plan.
Christopher hates early mornings, but cardio helps him wake up fast.
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in fitness talk. People often say do cardio, add cardio, or more cardio rather than use a plural form.
常見錯誤
cardio — adjective
- cardiopositive
- more cardiocomparative
- most cardiosuperlative
1. connected with the heart and the blood vessels that move blood around the body
connected with the heart and the blood vessels that move blood around the body
The doctor ordered cardio tests after Theo reported sharp chest pain.
before noun: cardio test / cardio check
A cardio clinic opened beside the hospital's main emergency entrance.
Sahil now works in a cardio ward that treats heart failure.
Rafael booked a cardio check because his heartbeat felt unusually fast.
- cardiovascular
the fuller and more formal medical term
用法筆記
Used mainly before a noun in medical settings, especially with words such as clinic, test, ward, or check.
2. used for exercise that makes your heart work harder and helps build stamina
used for exercise that makes your heart work harder and helps build stamina
Apinya bought a cardio machine for the small apartment gym.
before noun: cardio machine / cardio class
Maja prefers cardio sessions with music instead of quiet strength training.
The trainer planned a cardio circuit before the class moved to stretching.
Eitan skipped the cardio block because his ankle was still swollen.
- aerobic
more formal and often used in exercise science or class names
用法筆記
This sense describes workout types, equipment, or parts of a class. Distinguish it from adjective sense 1, which is medical.