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

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Joint Health Cycling is a low-impact activity that is easy on the joints. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025 Called The Brando, the intimate retreat would bring to life the late actor’s vision of a low-impact, environmentally friendly, innovative paradise for travelers. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 This provides a powerful incentive for scaling these low-impact alternatives, including viscose made from recycled textiles or packaging made from straw. —

Lauren Parker, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 These cores are tailored for even more efficiency in driving low-impact tasks. —

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