How to Use cardio in a Sentence

cardio

1 of 2 adjective
  • Dahl is playing catch and doing cardio work, but not hitting or fielding.
    — Nick Groke, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2017
  • If your exercise of choice is cardio, long strength training sessions on top of them can feel like a slog.
    — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 8 Aug. 2020
  • Mirror, as the name suggests, hangs on your wall and streams cardio classes right to your living room.
    — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, 14 Nov. 2018
  • Its amenities include cardio machines and weights, a yoga room with a heated floor and a spin room.
    — Annemarie Mannion, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Keep scrolling for the details on how to do today’s cardio-core interval workout!
    — Rozalynn S. Frazier, SELF, 30 Dec. 2021
  • Pretty much anything that is outdoor and cardio works in Aspen.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2021
  • This supermodel loves doing cardio dance and walking her big dogs to get her blood pumping.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • Turner has been doing cardio work walking on a treadmill, but that could change Sunday.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Mar. 2023
  • That makes ski trainers unique among cardio machines—upper body endurance is the point, not an afterthought.
    — Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • This full-body dumbbell workout will smoke your upper body and lower body, while working to build core strength and cardio endurance too.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Others say the 30-minute workout is a great way to gain strength, boost cardio endurance, and build bone density.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 17 June 2023
  • The aerobic and cardio equipment at the facility is also easy to use.
    — Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Hemp protein is high in cardio-vital omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as iron, zinc, fiber, and magnesium.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • As the show itself points out, cardio-vascular exercise helps people lead long, happy lives.
    — Jesse Hicks, Men's Health, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Studies have shown that adding lean protein to your diet can also contain cardio-protective factors.
    — Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022
  • To assist emergency units, police are trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and they are equipped with trauma kits.
    — Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Performing these moves in a circuit will mimic the muscular and cardio benefits of burpees with a lower risk of injury—and probably a lot less loathing.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 27 Mar. 2018
  • The cause was cardio-respiratory failure, said his wife, Susan (Brody) Kay.
    — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2022
  • These patients died not as a result of broncho-pneumonia, as might have been expected, but from cardio-circulatory failure.
    — Jennet Conant, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Classes offered include classic fitness, cardio fit, stability and more.
    — Ajc Homepage, ajc, 29 Apr. 2017
  • The makeshift adjustment included lifting weights and doing cardio work at a YMCA.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2017
  • The publicist Merle Frimark, a longtime friend, said the cause of his death, in a hospital, was cardio-respiratory arrest.
    — New York Times, 22 June 2022
  • The machine allows runners to still get their cardio workout without the typical wear and tear by altering gravity, which allows for running with a lower percentage of body weight.
    — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2019
  • Baptiste classes, a vigorous, cardio-intensive practice born out of Power Yoga, are favored by athletes.
    — Noor Brara, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2018
  • The freshman's exercises are still limited; even cardio workouts are considered difficult.
    — Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Jazzercise On Demand workouts range from 10 to 50 minutes, and there are routines focused on upper body, lower body, core, and cardio endurance.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 June 2023
  • Best Rowing Machines For a full-body workout that incorporates both cardio exercise and strength training, a rowing machine is an excellent choice.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 July 2025
  • Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
  • The rescuers found that the victim was in cardio-respiratory arrest, immediately starting resuscitation manoeuvres on the sand.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
  • He had been treated for emphysema for years and died after being taken to a hospital emergency room with cardio-respiratory complications, his wife, Blanca Reyes, said.
    — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2021

cardio

2 of 2 noun
  • As for what that cardio burst might look like?
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The cardio craze has ebbed and flowed for decades.
    — Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
  • That’s what zone 2 cardio is all about.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
  • That’s my cardio, my way of staying in shape too.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026
  • First and foremost, any form of cardio can be good for your heart.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
  • This set is destined for the front row of your next dance cardio class.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Wear them for strength training or cardio.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Bridges was out there getting cardio.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Put on a sweatsuit, do a few hours of cardio and stop eating for a day.
    — Lane Shaffer, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Think of it as compassion cardio, which can be good for your heart health.
    — Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The idea that cardio isn't the best way to lose belly fat has long been debunked.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • By Season 4, there was a lot more cardio.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Like most things in health, though, more cardio isn’t always better.
    — Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Not just martial arts, but weight training, cardio.
    — CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Zone 2 cardio is a real and useful tool.
    — Allison Palmer june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
  • Zone 2 cardio is a real and useful tool.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • Try cardio like walking or strength training.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The only force stronger than dance cardio is the power of friendship.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Burpees Burpees are great for full-body cardio, legs, chest, and core, said Hribick.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Walking more than five miles a day over rugged terrain while tending the flock is great cardio.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2022
  • However, each type of cardio has their own unique workouts too.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s what to know about cardio workouts for women over 40.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Mountain climbers are a great choice for cardio, core, and shoulders, said Hribick.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Kourt is also known to add a treadmill workout on top of all that for some extra cardio.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, Irina also like to fit in a swim for a full body cardio workout.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Rollerblading is a fun way to get a cardio workout in while spending time outside.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025
  • After a few days of intense cardio yoga, your body likely feels creaky and yanked.
    — Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Or switch things up with soccer, dance or hiking for a different kind of cardio.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
  • Sorry, but TikTok dances don’t count as cardio in my book.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025

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