cardio

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From a shortening of cardiovascular.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/
• (US) IPA: /ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/

[edit] Adjective

cardio (not comparable)

1. cardiovascular; pertaining to the health of the circulatory and respiratory systems.

[edit] Noun

cardio (uncountable)

1. (exercise) cardiovascular exercise

   I did some cardio today instead of lifting weights.