low-impact

adjective

low-im·​pact ˈlō-ˈim-ˌpakt 

sports

: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as walking, swimming, or bicycling) in which the body makes gentle contact or no contact with the ground

low-impact exercise

low-impact workouts

Testers were impressed by its compression but it's a low-impact bra, so save it for yoga, Pilates and hiking—any workouts where you don't need much support.

—Hannah Mendelsohn and Isabella Silvers

compare high-impact

Examples of low-impact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This pair of Blissfeel 2 Running Shoes, currently on sale for $79, is ideal for low-impact running and walking. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

The master plan emphasizes low-impact architecture and straightforward integration with the surroundings. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

One concept where this responsible product development can be seen is AG’s Jean of Tomorrow, a recurring capsule collection that marries cutting-edge technology with low-impact practices. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025

These are bed-like frames with a sliding carriage, springs, and straps, allowing for many low-impact, full-body exercises. —William Jones, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for low-impact

• artefact
• artifact
• counteract
• inexact
• interact
• noncontact
• reenact
• subcontract
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact