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Community sport & fitness
As the home of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, health and wellbeing has always played an important role at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Park provides unrivalled access to sport and fitness facilities, from the green open spaces to the state-of-the-art sporting venues where everyone is welcome.
Bikeworks
Bikeworks is a social enterprise who run weekly all ability cycling sessions. This is a cycling club open to all with a range of adapted cycles so is accessible to all regardless of age, disability or experience. You can try out single/tandem tricycles, side-by-side cycles for two or more people, wheelchair platform cycles and go-kart style recumbent cycles. With staff on hand to show you how it all works, you’ll then be free to cycle and the green spaces of the Park.
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Running
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is perfect for one of the simplest forms of exercise – running! All you need is a pair of trainers, and you can get out in our gorgeous parklands running along miles of paths and trails. You can also take in the sights of the former Olympic and Paralympic venues and the ArcelorMittal Orbit with the spirit of London 2012 sure to power you through to the finish of your run.
Alternatively you can book into a track running session at the London Marathon Community Track next to London Stadium. This has weekly slots on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with payment on arrival.
London Youth Rowing
London Youth Rowing runs rowing, canoeing and SUP programmes for the community around the Park, opening access to the park's tranquil waterways as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy. A full programme of water sports activity is delivered throughout the year at the South Park water sports pontoon.
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Swimming
Swimming at London Aquatics Centre offers a water-based experience like no other for a uniquely east London fitness activity. Whether you’re a seasoned front-crawler or just looking for a refreshing way to stay active, the state-of-the-art facilities cater to all. Immerse yourself in three pools for swimming including the 50m Olympic pool. Get fit and stay healthy with this low-impact sport in an epic atmosphere. Grab a swimming membership or pay as you go now!
Go SwimmingBadu Sports
Badu is a community focused group providing sport programmes in east London. On top of their wide ranging line up of activities, next year will hopefully see the launch of the Badu Centre of Excellence. The centre will be an elite level sports facility that highlights female leadership in coaching and participation. The four main sports that will be housed at the Centre are tennis, netball, football and basketball with accessibility and inclusivity at the heart.
Get stuck into sportsGyms
Gyms
The three main gyms on the Park are in the Copper Box Arena, London Aquatics Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark - equipped with free weights, cardio machines and functional fitness spaces available. Sign up for a membership or pay for a single session to try out these world class facilities!
Or combine elements of HIIT, circuit training and strength work in a purely class-based format with F45 Stratford. Get access to world class personal trainers who are committed to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. The focus is not just on the workout but also on fostering a sense of community among members to work together to reach collective goals.
E20 Football
The E20 Football Academy offers children, young people and adults of all backgrounds and abilities the opportunity to enjoy and participate in training mentored by qualified and experienced coaches. The football delivery model focuses on player technical development and is delivered at Chobham Academy football pitches throughout the week.
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Cycling
Lee Valley VeloPark has so many different options for getting fit on two wheels. You can try out the indoor Velodrome for where speed is king or the outdoor road cycling, BMX or off-road options. Get those legs (and heart) pumping now!
Find fun on wheelsLondon Marathon Community Track
The London Marathon Community Track (LMCT) plays a key role in the community, as a multi-use sport, education and event space. Since 2018, the LMCT has welcomed an attendance of over 250,000 spread across several charity events, community sport, and school’s activity.
How to use the trackTennis and Hockey
Tennis and Hockey
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre have both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, as well as Olympic standard hockey pitches available for you to book and get your sweat on. Face off against friends or join courses to build your skills with instructors.
See you in the courtCommunity Dancefloor
Join Sadler's Wells East in their light-filled foyer for a range of free dance classes, workshops, events and activities for people of all ages, background and abilities.
Open for everyone to come together and watch, participate and move, The Dance Floor is home to dance classes & workshops, community and artist takeovers, family activities, open dance sessions, talks, DJ nights and more.
Get involved with one of their regular classes like Lunchtime Dance Classes, Open Dance, Family Freestyle and Get Into Dance which offer a mix of styles for you to try out.
Find your next dancefloor activity“One of the most powerful contributions of the Park’s legacy is that its venues have enabled sporting participation at the grassroots and ‘everyday’ level, not just for elite and professional athletes. Core facilities for cycling, swimming, hockey and tennis across the venues are open to the public, with prices for community use”
