Cardio

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/
• US IPA: /ˈkɑɹ.di.oÊŠ/

Origin

From a shortening of cardiovascular.

Full definition of cardio

Adjective

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

Noun

1. (exercise) cardiovascular exerciseI did some cardio today instead of lifting weights.