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
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Participants can then get a high-intensity, low-impact workout that’s easy on the joints and requires extra balance, firing up the core.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Incline walking, easy cycling, and rowing are all great low-impact entry points.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
This improves remediation focus and reduces time spent triaging low-impact issues.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
People with knee arthritis and extra weight may also reduce their risk of future knee surgery by following a healthy diet and getting regular low-impact exercise.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Incline walking, easy cycling, and rowing are all great low-impact entry points.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
This improves remediation focus and reduces time spent triaging low-impact issues.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
People with knee arthritis and extra weight may also reduce their risk of future knee surgery by following a healthy diet and getting regular low-impact exercise.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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