Olympics 2012: how to get involved in athletics

If you're looking for a new sport, one of the 32 disciplines that come under the 'athletics' umbrella is sure to fit the bill. Peter Beech explains how to get started

Air pollution: should it stop you exercising?

Before the London Olympics, athletes were warned about the city's smog levels. And perhaps they're not the only ones who should worry …

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in horse riding

You don't have to be as rich as Zara Phillips to take up dressage, eventing and jumping - but it helps, says Peter Beech

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in judo

Inspired by Gemma Gibbons? Rachel Holmes explains the basics of judo and how to get started

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in basketball

If you've ever been mistaken for a tree or are inordinately excited by bouncy objects, this could be the sport for you

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in weightlifting

Weightlifting is chance to showcase your pure, unadulterated strength. It's also an opportunity for some fabulous gurning, says Rachel Holmes

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in diving

Think you've got what it takes to leap into thin air and slip into the water like an eel from a height of 10m? Peter Beech gets you started

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in swimming

We emerged from the water, and lo we shall return there, in municipal pools and on holidays sometimes. Dive in

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in badminton

The most lazy and directionless of summer garden games is also a sport requiring actual skill. Fancy having a go? Read on

Olympics 2012: how to get involved in archery

Fan of The Hunger Games? Calm under pressure? You just might be a secret archery ace. Here's how to give it a go