What is the best exercise to get fit for first time skiing holiday?

SWIMMING, TAKE IT EASY AT FIRST, BUT LET ME TELL YOU, SKIING IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST YEAR I CAN TELL YOU START SAVING BECAUSE YOU'LL WANT TO GO BACK EVERY YEAR

I do a lot of skiing and have found riding a mountain bike to be the most effective single exercise. Cycling is good for the quadriceps, and the upright position of a mountain bike puts more emphasis on them than the lower road position. One area often overlooked is the lower back, which you will flex and exercise much more than you are used to when you ski. Stretch it regularly before you go. Also, lie flat on your front, hands beside your head and lift your chest from the floor, like the opposite of a sit up.

Lots of squats. . . sex is the best. . most fun. . . .and effective way! Ride em cowgirl! Reverse too!

When you go to the toilet instead of sitting down just hover a few cm from the seat.This will strengthen your legs.

Go to down to the pub and exercise your pint arm.... Only joking. You will be shattered whatever you do because of the clean fresh air of the alps....

When I first went skiing, I didn't do any exercises and I found it fine, but you'll probably feel a bit sore. I did. But it depends. If you think that you need exercise, then I suggest lots of walking, swimming and other everyday exercises. I don't know exactly what exercises would be best though. Sorry.

join a gym as most have ski type machines that will strengthen you up in the right places or failling that get out play football, run, anything really and enjoiy

SEX baby. lots of. (:

First time skiing? No exercises needed. Just wear ski pants, gloves, and get lessons. Many die-hard skiers exercise various muscle groups through cycling, lower body workouts (squats and wall sits), running stairs, and running trails.