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.—
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Technical features include a ripstop, cordura fabric upper, suede insets coated with TPU, and a high-tread, Phylon sole, while an Ortholite, removable sockliner makes this sneaker extremely comfortable for hours of wear—whether that be a low-impact hike or a full afternoon of window shopping.
—Vogue, 2 May 2025
Walking is low-impact, easy to begin, and offers physical and mental health benefits.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Chair stretches, yoga poses, and low-impact strengthening exercises can all be beneficial.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Pilates’ many accessories, despite their resemblance to torture devices, are designed to work your entire body, maintaining your skeletal alignment and ideal range of motion for a low-impact, full-body workout.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Vogue, 2 May 2025
Walking is low-impact, easy to begin, and offers physical and mental health benefits.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Chair stretches, yoga poses, and low-impact strengthening exercises can all be beneficial.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Pilates’ many accessories, despite their resemblance to torture devices, are designed to work your entire body, maintaining your skeletal alignment and ideal range of motion for a low-impact, full-body workout.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-impact
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“Low-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-impact. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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