Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Cardiovascular.
- noun Exercise that increases heart rate.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An element in some words of Greek origin, meaning heart.
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- adjective
cardiovascular ; pertaining to the health of thecirculatory andrespiratory systems. - noun )
cardiovascular exercise
Etymologies
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Examples
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He had what they call cardio circulation collapse, meaning a significant drop in blood pressure.
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Cardio exercise usually refers to aerobic activity, such as running and swimming, but any exercise that significantly raises your heart rate and keeps it there could be described as cardio.
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Hell, if fabulous cardio is the No. 1 criteria for being the quarterback of the Redskins, Shanahan ought to be in Kenya looking to bring back a distance runner.
Mike Shanahan's benching of Donovan McNabb is completely dumb by Michael Wilbon 2010
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But now, between the climbing and the running, my cardio is freaking awesome.
sha la la la la la la la casacorona 2008
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The most important kind of exercise was "cardio" - getting my heartbeat up so I would burn more calories.
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This is not as much an issue of "cardio" - heart and lungs - as it is a neuromuscular issue.
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I can only watch so much Clark + May touring Britain and Nigella scurrying about Harvey Nicks before really missing the grotty parts of Sunset Blvd, In-N-Out Double Doubles, my Sunday cardio aka: Target, and the wide open car park also known as the 405.
Five USA Rebrand Pulses American Spirit « Art & Business of Motion 2009
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When you hear the word cardio, what activities come to mind first?
Jill S. Brown: Cool New Twists on Cardio Machines Jill S. Brown 2010
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Aerobic exercise: Sustained rhythmic exercise that increases your heart rate; also referred to as cardio.
THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010
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These days, aerobic exercise is more often called cardio, a nod to the fact that it accelerates your heart rate and improves your cardiovascular system.
The Life You Want Bob Greene 2010
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