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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Another option, and one that the manufacturers advertise, is the DQ Tower, which fits comfortably in the backyard, making for a cost-effective and low-impact guest house, perfect for rental sites like Airbnb.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
One of the coolest features is a selectable power mode with three options: quiet mode for low-impact work, normal mode for everyday use, and performance mode for gaming and high-octane projects.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
The buttery-soft fabric of these leggings is ideal for low-impact workouts, such as yoga and Pilates, as well as everyday wear and errands.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 July 2025
Our testers loved the roomy toe box and plush padding, which made each step feel smooth and low-impact, even on hard pavement.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
One of the coolest features is a selectable power mode with three options: quiet mode for low-impact work, normal mode for everyday use, and performance mode for gaming and high-octane projects.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
The buttery-soft fabric of these leggings is ideal for low-impact workouts, such as yoga and Pilates, as well as everyday wear and errands.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 July 2025
Our testers loved the roomy toe box and plush padding, which made each step feel smooth and low-impact, even on hard pavement.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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