Aerobics vs. Cardio

Aerobicsnoun

A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music.

Aerobics

physical exercises performed in a sustained and strenuous fashion designed to cause a temporary increase in respiration rate and heart rate, such a running, swimming, walking, or calisthenics. Calisthenic sessions in groups, performed by following a leader in moving to a rhythmic musical accompaniment, are a popular form of aerobics.

Aerobics

a system of physical conditioning relying largely on aerobics exercises.

Aerobicsnoun

exercise that increases the need for oxygen

Aerobics

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor (fitness professional), although it can be done solo and without musical accompaniment.

Cardioadjective

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

Cardionoun

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