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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Pilates’ many accessories, despite their resemblance to torture devices, are designed to work your entire body, maintaining your skeletal alignment and ideal range of motion for a low-impact, full-body workout.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, a growing emphasis on transparency is driving demand for minimal yet functional denim, alongside responsible production practices that incorporate recycled materials, low-impact processes and timeless designs for extended product longevity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
The new extension has been built using innovative technologies and low-impact materials to achieve LEED GOLD certification, which was already earned by the factory that opened in 2017.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Conventional farming's high greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous chemicals are pushing some brands to partner with regenerative cotton solution providers to source low-impact cotton that doesn’t merely do less harm, but proactively restores the land.
—Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, a growing emphasis on transparency is driving demand for minimal yet functional denim, alongside responsible production practices that incorporate recycled materials, low-impact processes and timeless designs for extended product longevity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
The new extension has been built using innovative technologies and low-impact materials to achieve LEED GOLD certification, which was already earned by the factory that opened in 2017.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Conventional farming's high greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous chemicals are pushing some brands to partner with regenerative cotton solution providers to source low-impact cotton that doesn’t merely do less harm, but proactively restores the land.
—Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Low-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-impact. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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