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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Is your child spending too much time on low-impact tasks? —

Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 The class is for seniors and is designed to improve balance, flexibility and relaxation during a gentle, low-impact session. —

Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024 Walking is a low-impact exercise that can help people improve or maintain their current fitness level. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024 Reflect on what hasn’t worked in 2024: distractions, inefficiencies or low-impact projects. —

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