Edinburgh Leisure Magazine | Friday 24 May 13

Today's Health TIP

Pilates focuses on core stabilisation and postural correction

August newsletter

As part of our Paralympic issue, we give you the inside track on some of the sports and stars, and look at what it takes to win a gold medal. Read full article

General Health

David Weir is set to become one of the stars of the 2012 Paralympic Games. He tells Andy Brown about beating seniors as a 13 year old and why one gold medal in the 2012 Games would satisfy him. Read full article

Men's Health

Tanni Grey-Thompson

One of the world's most successful disabled athletes talks about legacy and encouraging more women to be active. Read full article

Women's Health

Improving performance with yoga

Yoga is not just for relaxing your body and mind – it can lead to genuine improvements in sporting and athletic endeavours, writes Anne-Marie Newland. Read full article

Family Fitness

Inspirational story

James O’Driscoll, a personal trainer with Virgin Active, is the first registered blind PT in the UK. He talks to Andy Brown about coming to terms with his disability and proving people wrong. Read full article

Mind Body

Breaking barriers: Eleanor Simmonds

Double gold medallist Eleanor Simmonds became the first person to achieve a world record in the Olympic Aquatics Centre. She speaks to Ashley Newman about breaking records and perceptions. Read full article

Swimming