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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The recycler’s new pricing model was developed in collaboration with non-profits Fashion for Good and Canopy as part of a broader effort to accelerate brand adoption of ‘next-generation’ (low-waste/low-impact novel) materials.
—Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
For example, walk 30 minutes daily after dinner three days a week and commit to low-impact strength training twice weekly.56
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
But my idea of a workout is a low-impact yoga or Pilates class or, more often, pedaling an exercise bike while watching TV.
—Kathy Roberson, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Associate social media manager Katie Gunderman describes them as perfect for low-impact workouts and chill days.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 June 2025
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Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
For example, walk 30 minutes daily after dinner three days a week and commit to low-impact strength training twice weekly.56
2.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
But my idea of a workout is a low-impact yoga or Pilates class or, more often, pedaling an exercise bike while watching TV.
—Kathy Roberson, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Associate social media manager Katie Gunderman describes them as perfect for low-impact workouts and chill days.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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