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
Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: how much exercise must I do to stay healthy?
Even though physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for premature death, people in the UK are less active than those in almost every other country, says Luisa Dillner
Kinesio tape: the latest must-have treatment for sports injuries
What is this brightly coloured tape that athletes are covering themselves in? And does it work? Patrick Barkham investigates
Ramadan and the Olympics: to fast or not to fast?
As the games coincide with the Islamic holy month, Muslim athletes face a tough choice. Team GB discus thrower Abdul Buhari speaks about his personal decision
Britain’s top 10 toughest cycle climbs
Following Simon Warren's guide last week to Britain's top 10 cycle climbs, here he ups the ante with his top 10 toughest cycle climbs in Britain
UK has third most inactive population in Europe
Two-thirds of British adults fail to take recommended amount of exercise needed to keep them healthy, research shows
Britain’s top 10 cycle climbs
Whether you're a serious cyclist or just want a taste of what the pros go through, get on your bike and head for one of these lung-busting hills
Indoor climbing: the rise of bouldering-only centres
Climbing walls were once used by rock climbers between mountains. Now all kinds of people use them as a more social alternative to a gym. Will Coldwell visits a new bouldering-only facility to find out why
London 2012 Olympics failing to inspire people to play more sport
Vast majority of people surveyed by ComRes said they were not 'inspired to play more sport at the moment because of Olympics'
The conversation: is bodybuilding becoming more popular?
The bodybuilding ambitions of Conservative MP Caroline Spelman's son put the sport in the headlines this week. Two converts explain the appeal of all those hours in the gym
Ten ways to train like an elite athlete
Hypoxic chambers, cryotherapy, gravity-defying treadmills ... the training methods of Olympic athletes may sound out of reach, but the rest of us can try them too, says Sam Murphy
Is it ever too late to learn to swim?
Nearly 30 and terrified of the water, Bim Adewunmi finally takes the plunge
Trail running in the Alps
Stretch your legs – and your concept of running – with a trail-pounding camp in the shadow of Mont Blanc, says Susan Greenwood
Forget nightlife, Tenerife is the island for a workout holiday
Tenerife's sunny climate and rugged terrain make it a favourite training base for many Olympic athletes. Rachel Dixon finds out why on a boxing break
Whitewater kayaking in Wales
On a cold river in Wales, Kevin Rushby wonders whether the right tuition and 10,000 hours' practice could ever be enough to master the dark art of whitewater kayaking