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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Focus on low-impact exercises that strengthen core muscles, reduce strain on the spine and promote biomechanical alignment.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Tuck it under a desk to keep legs active while on work calls, or pull it up to the couch for a low-impact workout while watching TV.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
But aerobic exercise is still crucial, and working out on a trampoline is low-impact.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
In keeping with the low-impact philosophy of the camp—and indeed, Wilderness more broadly—the design here is sleek and minimalist, with earthy tones that constantly bring in the outside in.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Tuck it under a desk to keep legs active while on work calls, or pull it up to the couch for a low-impact workout while watching TV.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
But aerobic exercise is still crucial, and working out on a trampoline is low-impact.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
In keeping with the low-impact philosophy of the camp—and indeed, Wilderness more broadly—the design here is sleek and minimalist, with earthy tones that constantly bring in the outside in.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Low-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-impact. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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