{"id":32549,"date":"2022-01-20T04:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T03:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=32549"},"modified":"2023-07-04T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T14:00:00","slug":"pre-ski-holiday-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/pre-ski-holiday-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of the Best Pre-Ski Holiday Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Winter sports require excellent balance and control, and to achieve this we need strength, flexibility, power and endurance from our head to our toes. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Quick reactions are essential and we need to be strong and robust to cope with the tumbles, which inevitably happen to most of us, on an average ski holiday.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unfortunately, the majority of us turn up physically unprepared. This can increase our risk of injury and also dampen our holiday enjoyment when struggling with the inevitable muscle soreness after only a few days on the slopes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>So, whether you ski, snowboard, or cross country ski, if time is invested in fitness prior to your holiday, you\u2019ll perform better and feel happier on your holiday.<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Here are our top 7 exercises\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-cycling\"><b>1. Cycling<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Road cycling as pre ski holiday exercises\" class=\"wp-image-32108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/42918792055_6a5dcd8d08_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be on a static bike or a pedal bike. Cycling is an excellent way to improve both your cardiovascular fitness and to strengthen your legs, both of which are essential for winter sports preparation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to increase the time and distance as able, aiming to do at least 20 minutes three times per week. If you are already a member of a gym you may wish to also use the X trainer, stepper or the rowing machine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-supported-wall-squats\"><b>2. Supported Wall Squats<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"An athletic woman performing supported wall squats on a concrete wall\" class=\"wp-image-32567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wall-squats-pre-ski-holiday-exercises.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing with your back against a wall in a natural alignment and your feet shoulder-width apart. Walk your feet forwards about 20 cm and slide down the wall to bring your feet directly under your knees, as though you are sitting in a chair. Hold this position for 5 seconds then slide back up the wall. Repeat 10-30 times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-plank\"><b>3. The Plank<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-2048x1367.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-350x234.png 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-1140x761.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-8-1920x1282.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lying face down on the floor, bring yourself up onto your elbows and toes, trying to keep the rest of your body completely straight. Don\u2019t let your back arch, especially as you start to feel yourself fatigue. \u00a0Hold this position for 20-30 seconds and repeat 4-5 times. Gradually build up the time and number of repetitions but remember to not arch or over bend your back.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Start SVG for Props Slider -->\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: none;\">\n    <symbol id=\"icon-book\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n        <path d=\"m354 276l-158 76 0-36 94-42c11-5 21-9 32-13-8-3-18-7-30-12l-96-44 0-35 158 75 0 31z m-101-258c133 0 241 108 241 241 0 133-108 241-241 241-133 0-241-108-241-241 0-133 108-241 241-241z m0 458c120 0 217-97 217-217 0-120-97-217-217-217-120 0-217 97-217 217 0 120 97 217 217 217z\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n      <path d=\"m259 494c-130 0-236-105-236-235 0-130 106-236 236-236 130 0 235 106 235 236 0 130-105 235-235 235z m0-447c-117 0-212 95-212 212 0 117 95 212 212 212 117 0 212-95 212-212 0-117-95-212-212-212z m-71 308l155-72c0 0 13-28 0-57l-155-70c0 0-10 23 1 50l100 45c0 0 10 3 0 7-12 5-101 45-101 45 0 0-7 26 0 52z\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo-circle-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 43.47 43.47\">\n        <circle class=\"circle-ovo\" cx=\"21.73\" cy=\"21.73\" r=\"19.23\" \/>\n        <path d=\"M13.12 20.44l13.23-6.32v3l-7.92 3.57q-1.28.58-2.67 1.06 1 .38 2.52 1l8.07 3.69v2.89l-13.23-6.27z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-opacity=\"1\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 43.47 43.47\">\n        <circle class=\"circle-ovo\" cx=\"21.73\" cy=\"21.73\" r=\"19.23\" \/>\n        <path d=\"M30.35 23l-13.23 6.35v-3L25 22.81q1.28-.58 2.67-1.06-1-.38-2.52-1L17.12 17v-2.88l13.23 6.28z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-opacity=\"1\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n<!-- End SVG for Props Slider -->\n\n<!-- Start HTML for Props Slider -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Book a property with a hot tub in the French Alps\u2026<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"container-fluid container-fluid-otherprops container-white\">\n    <div class=\"fade-right\">\n        <div class=\"hero-arrow hero-arrow-left\">\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-ovo-circle-left\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#icon-ovo-circle-left\"><\/use><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slider-otherprops rsDefault\" data-filters=\"&destination=0&hero=&hot_tub=1&lang=en&noocc=1\">\n        <!-- Slider loaded via ajax depending on resolution -->\n        <div class=\"new-props-loading\">\n            <span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span><span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span><span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fade-left\">\n        <div class=\"hero-arrow hero-arrow-right\">\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-ovo-circle-right\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#icon-ovo-circle-right\"><\/use><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End HTML for Props Slider -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-stairs-step-ups\"><b>4. Stairs\/ Step ups<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"A woman's feet and ankles in grey and orange trainers doing step ups as part of her pre ski holiday exercises\" class=\"wp-image-32557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Step-ups-pre-ski-holiday-exercises.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to repeat stepping up and down on a single step 20-30 times. Then swap the leading leg over. This exercise can be made harder by adding weights in your hands or stepping up to a higher step or box. \u00a0Always make sure the step or box is secure.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, where possible try to always use the stairs and not the lift and to walk and not stand on the escalators.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-lunges\"><b>5. Lunges<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"An athletic woman performing a lunge exercise on astroturf\" class=\"wp-image-32573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lunge-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your hands on your hips, step your right foot forwards and slowly bring the left knee as close to the ground as you can, then come back into standing, complete 10 times, then swap to step forwards with the left leg. Try to keep your back straight and don\u2019t lean forwards or over to one side, also avoiding your knee going too far over your toes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-arm-tricep-dips\"><b>6. Arm (Tricep) dips<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"An athletic man doing tricep dips on a park bench\" class=\"wp-image-32565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tricep-dips-pre-ski-holiday-exercises.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting on a chair, slide your bottom to the front of the chair with your hands either side. \u00a0Slowly lower yourself off the front of the chair, so your elbows bend to 90 degrees. Then push down through your arms straightening your elbows. \u00a0Repeat 20-30 times. Try not to use your legs or hips too much and focus the work on the back of the arms.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise is essential for the beginners, who tend to spend a fair bit of time getting up from the snow!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-box-jump\"><b>7. Box jump<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"A man and woman doing box jumps as part of their pre ski holiday exercises\" class=\"wp-image-32561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Box-jump-pre-ski-holiday-exercises.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a sturdy box or a gym step, stand astride it and jump up onto the box and then down 10 times (please make sure whatever you are jumping onto can take your weight and is secure!).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your current fitness level this may be an exercise to progress onto but can be great for your cardiovascular strength and to help you prepare for the sudden changes in snow conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-repetition-is-key\">Repetition is key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to continue your exercise regime whilst on your ski holiday, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/en\/search?destination=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OVO Network<\/a> to see a selection of hand-picked properties in the French Alps with facilities such as gyms, hot tubs, saunas and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ovo-cta-button\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/en\/search?destination=0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Book a stay in the French Alps<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the best full body pre ski holiday exercises that are all simple to do, can be done anywhere and require no \u201cspecialist\u201d gym 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