cardiorespiratory

[ kahr-dee-oh-res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -ri-spahyuhr-uh- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and respiratory system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiorespiratory¹

First recorded in 1890–95; cardio- + respiratory

Example Sentences

For those who find themselves in the bottom 20th percentile of cardiorespiratory fitness, beginning any kind of aerobic exercise could have a big impact.

From Science Daily

Dr Short said to prevent similar situations arising in the future, several recommendations were made, including improving handover notes and recording clear targets for maintenance of cardiorespiratory functions.

From BBC

Senior author, UniSA's Professor Grant Tomkinson, says that cardiorespiratory fitness is probably the most important type of fitness for good health.

From Science Daily

The association of low youth cardiorespiratory fitness and adulthood decreased work ability persisted until the end of working life, which predicts substantial societal costs.

From Science Daily

A 2021 analysis of 45 studies on resistance circuit-based training found it improved not only muscle mass and strength but also several important markers of cardiorespiratory fitness, especially among people who were new to it.

From Seattle Times