Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cardio" in Korean
“Cardio” in Korean is 유산소운동 (pronounced "yusanso-undong").
유산소운동
yusanso-undong
Usage & Context
Cardiovascular exercise is important for heart health and fitness. Many Koreans engage in cardio activities like running, cycling, and aerobics.
Example Sentence
유산소운동은 건강해요.
Cardio is healthy.
How to use 유산소운동 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cardio” is 유산소운동, romanized as yusanso-undong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
유 (yu) sounds like 'yoo' in 'you'. 산 (san) sounds like 'san' in 'sandal'. 소 (so) sounds like 'so' in 'so-so'. 운 (un) sounds like 'oon' in 'moon'. 동 (dong) sounds like 'dong' in 'ding-dong'. The stress is fairly even, perhaps slightly on '산' and '동'.
More Example Sentences
Giving health advice about heart health.
매일 30분씩 유산소운동을 하면 심장이 튼튼해져요.
If you do 30 minutes of cardio every day, your heart gets stronger.
Describing a personal gym routine.
저는 헬스장에서 주로 유산소운동을 해요.
I mainly do cardio at the gym.
Offering a tip for effective weight loss.
다이어트에는 유산소운동과 근력운동을 병행하는 게 좋아요.
For dieting, it's good to combine cardio and strength training.
Cultural Context
유산소운동 is the standard Korean term for 'cardio' or 'aerobic exercise'. It literally translates to 'oxygen exercise' (유산소 = with oxygen, 운동 = exercise). This term is ubiquitous in Korean fitness, health, and diet discussions. It's often contrasted with 근력운동 (geullyeok undong, strength training), with many Koreans aiming for a balance of both for optimal health and physique.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유산소운동 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
유산소운동을 하다
to do cardio
유산소운동 효과
cardio effect/benefits
유산소운동 기구
cardio equipment
Related Expressions
에어로빅
eoreobik
aerobics (loanword, specific type of cardio)
달리기
dalligi
running (common cardio activity)
걷기
geotgi
walking (common cardio activity)
근력운동
geullyeok undong
strength training (antonym/complementary)
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