Norfit

Thursday 26th February 2026 11am

£32.00

As part of British Nordic Walking’s commitment to providing professional development for Instructors, we are introducing NORFit.

The aim of NORFit is to provide instructors, who are not trained as Fitness Instructors, with safe and easy to do exercises with their Nordic Walking clients. National Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Hamish Willis, will lead this online session.

Many of the exercises provide a whole-body exercise session. They are suitable for most clients and Hamish will show you how to make them easier and harder to suit your walkers.

With 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.

"I found the course useful. The new materials are really helpful in adding variety to my classes." Rachel.

"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

This hour-long session is run online via Zoom.

Not 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. Find out how to train as an INWA Instructor at INWA Nordic Walking Instructor Course – British Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is an enhanced walking technique that uses poles to work your upper body as well as your legs. It gives you a highly effective all over workout that doesn’t feel like one! Nordic Walking is a fun and social activity that can be enjoyed in town centres or open countryside throughout the year.

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles – not to be confused with trekking poles – to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross-country skiing, Nordic Walking is a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, at low, medium or high intensity. More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round.

If you can walk you can Nordic Walk! It really is for everyone. The poles mean that effort is shared between the upper and lower body so it actually feels easier than normal walking, particularly uphill. Nordic Walking puts less strain on joints than other activities and can be very effective for people with mobility issues or those recovering from illness or injury. It’s also great exercise for toning problem areas such as the upper arms and abdominal muscles.

It’s an ideal activity if you haven’t exercised for a while or dislike traditional sports or gym activities.
It is helpful if you have had an injury as the poles can support and guide you while you work to improve fitness as part of your rehabilitation.
It is great for athletes for cross training.
It provides community groups with a sociable way to keep fit.
And it’s fantastic if you’d like to shed a few pounds.

Whatever your age, from 8 to 80+, you’ll enjoy discovering the benefits of Nordic Walking that improve your quality of life.