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

compare high-impact

Examples of low-impact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though results vary, water workouts offer low-impact cardio and resistance training benefits. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Apr. 2025

The energy category has the highest percentage of low-impact processes (85 percent), suggesting that practices in this area are well optimized. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Apr. 2025

Athleta makes high-quality activewear without a steep price tag, and this bra is perfect for low-impact activities. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025

Once you’re cleared for activity, do low-impact exercises like walking, yoga, swimming, and bicycling. —Diana Kelly Levey, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for low-impact

• artefact
• artifact
• counteract
• inexact
• interact
• noncontact
• reenact
• subcontract
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact