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cardio

/ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/ /ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/

Meanings
noun
(exercise) Exercise with the goal of raising the heart rate.

Examples :

"I did some cardio today instead of lifting weights."
sport physiology body medicine action function

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration emphasizes

emphasizes verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration weights

weights noun

/weɪts/

(physical) Matter, material.

"The delivery truck struggled up the hill because of the heavy weights it was carrying. "

Illustration lifting

lifting verb

/ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/

To raise or rise.

"The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear."

Illustration cardiovascular

cardiovascular adjective

/ˌkɑːrdioʊˈvæskjələr/ /ˌkɑːrdioʊˈvæskjəlɚ/

Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.

"Regular exercise is important for maintaining good cardiovascular health. "

Illustration circulatory

circulatory noun

/ˈsɜːrkjələtɔːri/ /ˈsɜːrkjələtri/

A vessel with two portions unequally exposed to heat, and with connecting pipes or passages, through which the fluid rises from the overheated portion, and descends from the relatively colder, maintaining a circulation.

"The circulatory system of the classroom heating vents was poorly designed; one side got excessively hot, while the other remained chilly, resulting in an uneven distribution of warmth. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration respiratory

respiratory adjective

/ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ɹɪˈspaɪɹəˌtɔɹi/

Relating to respiration; breathing.

"The child's respiratory rate was unusually high after the intense physical activity. "

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exercises noun

/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈɛksɚsaɪzɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

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raising verb

/ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/

(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

"to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"