Free fitness day to back Olympic bid

Londoners are being encouraged to get fit to help the city stage the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

More than 100 sports clubs and leisure facilities will open for free today so people can burn off the pounds added over Easter, and help promote the bid for the Games.

Venues will allow the public to use their facilities on presentation of a signed coupon.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of London 2012, said: "This to me is what a London 2012 Games is all about: encouraging more people to take part in sport."

Details on www.celebratesportwithlondon2012.com.