collocation (noun phrase) · neutral
low-impact exercise
UK/ləʊ ɪmˈpækt ˈɛksəsaɪz/US/loʊ ɪmˈpækt ˈɛksərsaɪz/LOW-IM·pact EX·er·cise
physical activity that is gentle on the joints and avoids jumping or heavy impact
Examples
“Swimming and cycling are typical low-impact exercises suitable for rehabilitation.”
“Older adults often benefit from low-impact exercise to stay active safely.”
“Physical therapists recommend low-impact exercise after certain injuries.”
Band 8 sentence
“For those recovering from injury, doctors often recommend low-impact exercise such as cycling or swimming.”
Collocations
- low-impact aerobic exercise
- suitable low-impact activities
- benefit from low-impact exercise
Word family
Common mistakes
light impact exercise→low-impact exercise
no impact exercise→low-impact exercise
Say it for a higher band
5light exercise→6gentle exercise→7+low-impact exercise
Synonyms
gentle exercise
Easily confused
low-impact / non-impact
“Swimming is non-impact, while brisk walking is low-impact.”
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