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

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

This shift would aim to shorten lead times and reduce tariff uncertainty while maintaining the company’s certification standards for recycled and low-impact materials, Talbot said. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 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