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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These luxury Appalachian escapes pair low-impact lighting, stargazing, and mountain activities like horseback riding and hiking.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
But outside the hottest weeks of summer, pools often end up underused – especially for adults who want a convenient way to get fitness, lose weight, or enjoy low-impact swimming without going to a gym far away.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Engineered as a low-impact tight that moves with you—not against you—a day of artful movement led by Cami Árboles would bring the new design to life.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The company integrates low-impact practices across its operations and is committed to become fully circular by 2030.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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Megan Eaves, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
But outside the hottest weeks of summer, pools often end up underused – especially for adults who want a convenient way to get fitness, lose weight, or enjoy low-impact swimming without going to a gym far away.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Engineered as a low-impact tight that moves with you—not against you—a day of artful movement led by Cami Árboles would bring the new design to life.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The company integrates low-impact practices across its operations and is committed to become fully circular by 2030.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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