New Kernow Bootcamp sessions in Cornwall to improve mental health

Opened in the middle of June at The Food Barn in Flushing, the outdoor bootcamp offer classes four mornings a week. By starting the day in this way, the company says it will help people with their physical and mental health. 

With fresh air helping with those who suffer from mental health, the sunlight naturally increases happy hormones and studies have show it aids in lowering in blood pressure and reducing stress, it added. 

Smiles all round as these participants enjoy a fitness class. Credit: Suzanne Johnson

Creator of Kernow Bootcamp, Izi Friend, said she wanted to provide local communities with the chance to experience outdoor boot camps, she is also a Pilates teacher and a life coach over the years. She wanted to create a system that enables people to feel motivated, fulfilled, and supported.

‘It is such a joy to see so many local faces joining us to get up, get active, and take responsibility for their health and wellbeing. The facilities at The Food Barn are ideal for it – we can be outdoors but when it rains we can be in the barn staying dry!’ said Izi.

Morning stretches to help with daily life at Kernow Bootcamp. Credit: Suzanne Johnson

Kernow Bootcamp is providing its members with access to their lifestyle masterclasses and workshops to provide an all-around service to support people's busy lives.

Classes are 45 minutes long and the current boot camp fitness timetable is currently Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6.15am until 7.15am and on Tuesdays at 7 am, Pilates and stretching classes. There will be future classes added to the timetable and the business is asking the public what other classes or activities they would like to see.

To book onto the boot camp: hello@kernowbootcamp.co.uk and the first class will be free.

Outdoor activities can improve mental and physical wellbeing. Credit: Suzannne Johnson