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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Rucking is having a moment among men over 40 who want a low-impact way to combine cardio and strength training.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Rucking, the practice of walking a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back, has surged in popularity as men over 40 look for low-impact ways to fight muscle loss, protect bone density and burn far more calories than a regular walk.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Rucking, the practice of walking with a weighted pack, has surged in popularity as a low-impact way to build strength and improve posture.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Low-probability and low-impact risks should be called out, but only to help the team narrow the focus on the risks that are most likely to derail the achievement of the point.
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Larry Bomback,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Rucking, the practice of walking a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back, has surged in popularity as men over 40 look for low-impact ways to fight muscle loss, protect bone density and burn far more calories than a regular walk.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Rucking, the practice of walking with a weighted pack, has surged in popularity as a low-impact way to build strength and improve posture.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Low-probability and low-impact risks should be called out, but only to help the team narrow the focus on the risks that are most likely to derail the achievement of the point.
—
Larry Bomback,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-impact
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“Low-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-impact. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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