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 headphones aren’t ideal for vigorous workouts but provide comfort and stability during low-impact activities like Pilates and weight lifting.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Everything Antipodean makes is grown sustainably on low-impact farms that practice regenerative farming methods.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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A gift for the active woman who wants support for low-impact workouts while looking and feeling fashionable, the Handful Sports Bra is supremely comfortable.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
Interest in Pilates has skyrocketed thanks to social media, increased messaging about the benefits of low-impact workouts, and the prevalence of online fitness classes.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Everything Antipodean makes is grown sustainably on low-impact farms that practice regenerative farming methods.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Title Nine Handful Sports Bra $62 at Title Nine
Sizing: XS-L
A gift for the active woman who wants support for low-impact workouts while looking and feeling fashionable, the Handful Sports Bra is supremely comfortable.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
Interest in Pilates has skyrocketed thanks to social media, increased messaging about the benefits of low-impact workouts, and the prevalence of online fitness classes.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Low-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-impact. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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