Pregnancy-Safe Exercises. Many low-impact exercises are appropriate during pregnancy. Walking 30 minutes daily has the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise without putting considerable strain on your body. Swimming, stationary cycling and rowing are safe alternatives during pregnancy as well.
Answers from Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training â alternating fast and slow rhythms â and resistance training.
Having fun, it turns out. First off, I don't dance. If you ever found me in a club, I'd be the wallflower in the corner, immobile except for maybe an occasional head bob. So when my boss suggested I profile Zumba (pronounced ZOOM-bah), a Latin-inspired dance fitness class, I wasn't exactly eager to bust a move. If it required wearing anything close to a leotard or a tutu, you could count me out.