low-impact
Britishadjective
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designed to cause minimal damage to the environment
low-impact eco-tourism
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designed to provide exercise without being over-strenuous
a low-impact workout
Example Sentences
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Many severely underestimate the difficulty of Pilates or its high-intensity offshoots, which are built on low-impact movements that prioritize core strength, posture and slow burn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Beneficiary designations are a low-impact way of passing on assets, and can often be done online with a click of a mouse.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Discover why this gentle, low-impact practice is often called a ‘gold standard’ for building lifelong balance and stability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Our joints are subject to the inevitable wear-and-tear of age, but low-impact exercise can help.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Richard Dilks, CEO of CoMoUK says "mass-scale use of something that is inherently low-carbon, low-impact, low-cost" is a "good thing" but "we also don't have rules of engagement about how they should be ridden".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
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