Cardiac Pertaining to the heart. Cardiac output The volume of blood pumped out by the heart in a given unit of time. It equals the stroke volume times the heart rate. Cardiac rehabilitation A program to prepare cardiac patients to return to productive lives with a reduced risk of recurring health problems. CPR instruction is offered by local Heart Association and Red Cross units, and is a minimum requirement for most fitnessinstruction certifications.
Cardiorespiratory endurance See aerobic endurance.
Cardiovascular Pertaining to the heart arid blood vessels. A convenient place to detect a pulse. The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler parts by the cells. For example, breaking down carbohydrates or fats for use in energy expenditure. Cellulite A commercially created name for lumpy fat deposits.