How to Use low-impact in a Sentence

low-impact

adjective
  • On Cheung’s list, the low-impact part of the brand was necessary.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Ask the concierge to book an e-carriage tour of the city’s historic southern district for a low-impact way to see the sights.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Its low-impact design makes the device easy on your joints and easy to use daily.
    Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 23 Aug. 2023
  • First start with a low-impact exercise that gets the heart rate up, like walking on the treadmill.
    Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Wear them for a low-impact yoga class, or as a part of your travel outfit.
    Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Fun, low-impact, and without the sweaty red face afterwards?
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 July 2023
  • For a low-impact ride — both on your body and the environment — an electric scooter is hard to beat.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Working out on a stair stepper is also a great form of low-impact cardio.
    Brittany Hammond, Health, 22 June 2023
  • Barre classes are low-impact, which can reduce the risk of injury and help if you are already injured.
    Kristine Thomason, Women's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Over the last decade, as teams have chased exit velocity and the long ball, the value of such high-contact, low-impact hitters has tanked.
    Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • The low-impact top features slim spaghetti straps that form a Y in the back, as well as removable cups that provide light support that’s best for cup sizes A through C.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • And the gentle, low-impact movement helps her body kick start recovery mode after putting in some tough training.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Guests can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors after a day of hard climbing or low-impact hiking while still having all the comforts of home.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 June 2023
  • But that kind of low-impact development is frequently rife with its own costs and challenges.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023
  • Swimming: This is a low-impact exercise that helps relieve pressure on joints.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023
  • This style of gentle, low-impact mowing keeps your grass crisp and sharp all the time, but also means that the mower will be out there constantly shaving and re-shaving your lawn.
    Kate Morgan, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
  • Guests can expect low-impact tents, unrivaled park access, and plenty of s'mores.
    Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2023
  • McLay-Kidd’s first-ever layout in Texas will stay true to his low-impact, sustainable approach, which emphasizes the beauty of the landscape.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
  • With seamless construction and a modern square neck, this sports bra will be ready to support you for any low-impact activity.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
  • For Rebel, her low-impact walking cardio usually takes place in the early morning or at sunset, with little Royce in tow.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • On top of that, they’re sustainably made with eco-friendly fabric, low-impact dyes, and fair working conditions.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The ultra-smooth top has two separate layers—an outer mini-tank and built-in bra underneath—and is best suited for low-impact workouts, walks, or jaunts around town.
    Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that originated in China as a martial art.
    Liz Seegert, Fortune Well, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Padma ~also~ does weight training, doing things like flipping tires and battle ropes, along with P.volve (a low-impact fitness routine that celebs like Jennifer Aniston adore).
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 13 June 2023
  • Rollerblading is a low-impact option for toning muscles, strengthening your core, and getting in cardio.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The push to develop low-cost and low-impact alternatives to traditional aircraft has grown in recent decades.
    Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Qigong: Slow, low-impact movements; part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
  • These shoes are designed for a variety of activities, from low-impact walking to high-impact workouts.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This low-impact exercise gives you a full-body workout that improves your cardiovascular endurance and builds your strength and power of movement.
    Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 29 May 2023
  • While these are ideal for low-impact exercise, some men may be looking for underwear with more sweat-wicking abilities.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023

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