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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Consider adding low-impact, weight-bearing activities, such as walking with light dumbbells, to your routine.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Features community members hope to see include smaller, beginner-level features and low-impact features and ledges, a smaller beginner stair set and better flat bars.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
So do low-impact options for guests who aren’t there to train hard — qigong and stretching classes designed for all fitness levels are common at retreats with thoughtful programming.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Just as important are the low-impact offerings.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Features community members hope to see include smaller, beginner-level features and low-impact features and ledges, a smaller beginner stair set and better flat bars.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
So do low-impact options for guests who aren’t there to train hard — qigong and stretching classes designed for all fitness levels are common at retreats with thoughtful programming.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Just as important are the low-impact offerings.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 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 May. 2026.
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