Aerobic vs. Cardio

Aerobicadjective

Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

Cardioadjective

Cardiovascular; pertaining to the health of the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Aerobicadjective

Involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body e.g. aerobic exercise.

Cardionoun

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

‘I did some cardio today instead of lifting weights.’;

Aerobicadjective

Of or relating to aerobics.

Aerobicadjective

Growing or thriving only in the presence of oxygen; also, pertaining to, or induced by, aërobies; as, aërobic fermentation.

Aerobicadjective

depending on free oxygen or air;

‘aerobic fermentation’;

Aerobicadjective

based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency;

‘aerobic dance’; ‘running is very aerobic’;

Aerobicadjective

relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen

‘simple aerobic bacteria’;

Aerobicadjective

relating to or denoting exercise taken to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen

‘running is an aerobic activity while weightlifting is not’;