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They are suitable for most clients and Hamish will show you how to make them easier and harder to suit your walkers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith greater emphasis now being placed of Resistance Exercises to maintain healthy bodies in later life, these exercises could be the only Resistance Exercise many clients will do, along with Nordic Walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I found the course useful. The new materials are really helpful in adding variety to my classes.\" Rachel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The course was very informative and supported with handouts. Hamish gave great tips and answered questions and offered support beyond the session if we needed further explanation or advice with the exercises.\" Elizabeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hour-long session is run online via Zoom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot an INWA Instructor yet? You can train with British Nordic Walking and qualify through the INWA Instructor Course. This gives you the foundation to teach using the INWA 10 step Method™ and access CPD like this as part of your ongoing professional development. 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