YOU can kickstart 2019 with a raft of free leisure activities this weekend.

National sports charity Active Nation are giving away dozens of sports sessions at leisure centres around the city.

And it includes a go on the massive 14 ft inflatable obstacle course Aqua Warrior at city centre pool The Quays.

Organisers are running four 30-minute sessions at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm and 3.30pm – but they say you must book on 023 8072 0900, and you have to be able to swim 25metres unaided.

Active Nation Southampton business manager Matt Wale said: “With a huge amount of people making healthy and active new year resolutions this is a perfect opportunity to try something new and try it for free.”

Activities include: l Free gym sessions all weekend. Bring your friends and check out the new look gyms at The Quays and Chamberlayne. The team of exercise coaches and personal trainers will be on hand to provide support and guidance.

l Aqua Warrior session at The Quays on January 12 from 2pm to 4pm l Pool inflatable session at Bitterne on January 12 from 1.45pm to 2.45pm l Adult lane swimming at The Quays and Bitterne.

l Public swimming sessions at The Quays on January 12 and 13 from 12-2pm l Public swimming at Bitterne on January 12 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm and January 13 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

l Badminton at Bitterne and Chamberlayne leisure centres – booking required. Contact the venues to book your slot.

l Table tennis Sessions at Bitterne and Chamberlayne – booking required. Contact the venues to book your slot.

l Fitness classes all weekend at all three venues – booking required.

l The Quays, Saturday – yoga, RPM, body pump and body combat.

l Sunday – Yoga, studio cycling, shBam, body pump.

l Bitterne, Saturday – body combat, CX Worx, Zumba. Sunday – Pilates, yoga, kettlebells.

l Chamberlayne, Saturday – studio cycling, ShBam, body balance, zumba. Sunday – RPM, body pump, boday combat, yoga, pilates. Contact the venues to book your slot.

Organisers are also giving special offers on fitness membership and their wearable technology, MyZone.

To book The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex contact 023 8072 0918 or email thequays@activenation.org.uk To book Bitterne Leisure Centre call 023 8042 6839 or email bitterne.lc@activenation.org.uk To book Chamberlayne Leisure Centre call 023 8043 7668 or email chamberlayne@activenation.org.uk Bookings are limited to one 30 minute session per person.