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• Inspired by sport? Tell us your story

  Have you been inspired to try a new sport, or go back to sport, since London 2012? Tell us your story here.

• American Football

  How to get into American football – a game played by people of all shapes and sizes that requires both mental and physical skills.

• Archery

  How to get into archery - could you hit a target the size of a beer mat from a distance of seven bus-lengths?

• Athletics

  How to get into athletics - one of the widest ranges of choice in sport, from jumps and throws to sprints or distance running.

• Badminton

  How to get into badminton - the world's fastest racquet sport, with shuttlecock smashes reaching speeds of more than 200mph.

• Baseball and softball

  How to get into baseball and softball - from batting to pitching and catching, there are all kinds of skills to learn.

• Basketball

  How to get into basketball - a fast-moving game that will take care of up to 600 calories per hour in a fun, team atmosphere.

• Beach volleyball

  How to get into beach volleyball - exercise on sand can be up to 30% more strenuous than exercise on hard surfaces.

• Biathlon

  How to get into biathlon - a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting inspired by the Norwegian military.

• Bobsleigh

  How to get into bobsleigh - the push-start demands vast reserves of strength and pace, so don't overlook bobsleigh as a workout.

• Bowls

  How to get into bowls - lawn bowls is a Commonwealth Games sport which offers something for all ages.

• Boxing

  How to get into boxing - intense cardiovascular exercise from sparring in one of the Olympics' oldest sports.

• Canoe slalom

  How to get into canoe slalom - a test of speed, quick thinking and strength as you rush down the rapids.

• Canoe sprint

  How to get into canoe sprint - head-to-head racing or simply learning to paddle along a waterway near you.

• Climbing

  How to get into climbing - time to get yourself on the up by scaling new heights.

• Cricket

  How to get into cricket - physical exertion with a chess-like element in matches which range from half an hour to five days.

• Curling

  How to get into curling - an intricate, tactical back-and-forth game to a sheet of ice, accessible to all ages.

• Cycling - BMX

  How to get into BMX - tone those leg muscles as a competitor in a fast and thrilling sport on tracks around the UK.

• Cycling - Mountain biking

  How to get into mountain biking - navigating tricky climbs and gruelling descents along spectacular outdoor trails.

• Cycling - Road

  How to get into road cycling - our guide to a sport growing in popularity across the UK.

• Cycling - Track

  How to get into track cycling - battle it out at high speeds along the steep wooden banking of the velodrome.

• Disability sport

  How to get into disability sport - from archery to athletics and ice hockey to equestrian, there thousands of clubs in the UK.

• Diving

  How to get into diving - engage your whole body in a mid-air burst of athletic prowess from heights of up to 10m.

• Equestrian

  How to get into equestrian sport - you and your horse in activities where men and women compete on entirely equal terms.

• Fencing

  How to get into fencing - if sword-fighting has long been an ambition of yours, this your chance to do it for real.

• Figure skating

  How to get into figure skating - if Dancing on Ice took your fancy, it's actually very easy to get into skating in the UK.

• Football

  How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.

• Gaelic football

  How to get into Gaelic football - one of the most popular sports in Ireland, a fast-paced game played between 30 players.

• Golf

  How to get into golf - from hitting a few balls on the range or a quick nine holes, to the full 18 and tournaments.

• Gymnastics - Artistic

  How to get into artistic gymnastics - find out where to hop on a pommel horse or swing from the parallel bars for the first time.

• Gymnastics - Rhythmic

  How to get into rhythmic gymnastics - athletic prowess, precision timing and poise are needed to succeed in this sport.

• Gymnastics - Trampoline

  How to get into trampoline - hurl yourself into the air and attempt the tumbles, flips and spins of this sport.

• Handball

  How to get into handball - a sport which flourished under the London 2012 spotlight, with clubs around the UK.

• Hockey

  How to get into hockey - join more than 100,000 people across the UK and choose to play outdoors or indoors.

• Horse racing

  How to get into horse racing, whether you want to work with horses at the stables or become a fully fledged jockey.

• Hurling

  How to get into hurling - a 15-a-side game which shares some elements with lacrosse, hockey, baseball or football.

• Ice hockey

  How to get into ice hockey - teams throughout the UK and a sport approximating the toughest interval training you can find.

• Judo

  How to get into judo - a blend of skill, strategy and strength that combines throws and holds with physical conditioning.

• Luge

  How to get into luge - put the UK's only luge course to good use by finding out more about hitting the slopes feet-first.

• Martial arts

  How to get into martial arts - a blend of skill, strategy and strength from karate to ju-jitsu and beyond.

• Modern pentathlon

  How to get into modern pentathlon - a unique combination of fencing, swimming, riding, running and shooting.

• Motorsport

  How to get into motorsport - physical conditioning is vital to the wide world of bikes, karts, rallying and more.

• Netball

  How to get into netball - which claims to be the fastest-growing and most popular team sport for women in the world.

• Nordic combined

  How to get into Nordic combined - learn this combination of ski jumping and cross-country and you'll become incredibly fit.

• Rowing

  How to get into rowing - either train to win with year-round dedication or learn how to go for a gentle weekend scull.

• Rugby league

  How to get into rugby league - a crowd-pleasing, physically demanding game with few stoppages and plenty of pace.

• Rugby union

  How to get into rugby union - into the thick of the 15-player game or try rugby sevens, which will make its Olympic debut in 2016.

• Sailing

  How to get into sailing - combat the forces of nature as a competitive sailor or learn how to get away from it all in a boat.

• Shinty

  How to get into shinty - which shares some aspects of field hockey, and helped to inspire the invention of modern ice hockey.

• Shooting

  How to get into shooting - choose between the three disciplines of pistol, rifle or shotgun and find your nearest club.

• Short-track skating

  How to get into short-track skating - loops of the rink in four-person dashes to the line make this an invigorating sport.

• Skeleton

  How to get into skeleton - inspired by GB's Olympic success? Try going head-first down a chute of ice at motorway speeds.

• Skiing - Alpine

  How to get into skiing - a full-body workout guaranteed to get you fitter, with slopes and centres across the UK.

• Skiing - Cross-country

  How to get into cross-country skiing - whether you want to casually explore or indulge in endurance competition.

• Skiing - Freestyle

  How to get into freeski - the exciting X Games world of jumps and tricks as you tackle the slopes in acrobatic fashion.

• Ski jump

  How to get into ski jump - you will need dedication to pursue ski jump but it's an exciting, daredevil sport.

• Speed skating

  How to get into speed skating - a longer, more endurance-based sport than its cousin, short-track skating.

• Squash and racketball

  How to get into squash and racketball - long recognised as excellent workouts that you can pack into a lunch break.

• Snowboard

  How to get into snowboard - high-octane action in a sport you can take as seriously and make as complex as you like.

• Swimming

  How to get into swimming - find your local pool and get ready for a dip with one of Britain's most popular sports.

• Synchro swimming

  How to get into synchro - lung-busting endurance is required alongside athleticism and artistry in the pool.

• Table tennis

  How to get into table tennis - cheap, easy to play and a great way to stay active with free tables in some UK cities.

• Taekwondo

  How to get into taekwondo - a tough workout and, if you're not sure about the martial arts aspect, there are non-contact variants.

• Tennis

  How to get into tennis - a sport on the up in the UK. Find your nearest court and learn the basics with our guide.

• Triathlon

  How to get into triathlon - this blend of swimming, cycling and running is one of the toughest tests in sport.

• Volleyball

  How to get into volleyball - fast, energetic action either outdoors and indoors with quick reactions required.

• Water polo

  How to get into water polo - a great endurance sport, demanding real stamina to stay afloat, keep moving and remain focused.

• Weightlifting

  How to get into weightlifting - more than a simple test of strength, you don't need any specific size and build to take part.

• Wrestling

  How to get into wrestling - develop your upper-body strength by trying one of the oldest sports in the world.