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 Hot yoga: high risk Yoga is a great, low-impact way to keep yourself fit and flexible during pregnancy, but hot yoga—with its high temps and strenuous workout—could cause severe dehydration and a dangerous elevation to your core body temp. —

Sarah Bradley, Parents, 22 July 2024 Its surge is no surprise: Pilates, a low-impact workout that embraces repetitive movements on a mat or a reformer machine to tone muscles, can lead to transformational results. —

Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 July 2024 Taichi is a low-impact exercise that puts minimal stress on the joints and muscles. —

Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024 On the ever-growing checklist are low-impact materials, circular solutions and traceability. —

Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for low-impact

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