About Us

At Le Manoir Bootcamp our aim is to help people of all ages and abilities get into better shape – in body, mind and spirit. We have devised a challenging and entertaining week, packed full of outdoor activities that will leave you energised, reinvigorated and motivated. Moreover, you will feel healthier, stronger, leaner and more confident. So, are you ready to find out more about bootcamp and meet the team?

The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. It’s getting your mind in shape.

Our weight loss and fitness camps are designed to accommodate people of different fitness levels, stamina and abilities – from absolute beginners to Olympic hopefuls! Everyone will work hard to achieve fantastic results*.  

Anyone that wants to improve their fitness will face challenges to push their physical boundaries and progress to the next level. Expect every day to be different, with our experienced team of fitness instructors providing high doses of energy, inspiration and humour. After all, it’s one of our team goals to ensure that your stay with us is challenging, rewarding and fun!  

But despite the fact that we take our work very seriously, we are surprisingly friendly, approachable and supportive.

Meet the team

Phill Kenny – Owner, Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

As an experienced, fully qualified personal fitness trainer and instructor, Phill has worked in fitness and bootcamp centres around the world. He has more than 10 year’s experience teaching and instructing in his own gym and wellness centre. Phill compiles the initial health assessments and the daily fitness regimes. Furthermore, after camp has finished he will keep in touch to provide help, encouragement and motivation. Offering extra support (if required) in order to help you stay focused on achieving your ultimate goal.

“Since I was a teenager, I have always been involved in fitness training and playing sports. I played rugby union professionally (fortunate enough to be in the England squad in my younger days), played Sunday morning football, and played for our local village cricket team. With my wife Paula, I was involved in the set-up and creation of a large gym and fitness centre and it’s this that inspired us to open Le Manoir Bootcamp. I love meeting the clients at the start of their fitness or weight loss journey, making new friends along the way and seeing them achieve their personal goals. 

I also enjoy making my classes fun and challenging, encompassing people with different fitness levels and helping them feel comfortable and confident enough to join in with the rest of the group. With greater confidence and self-esteem, these people don’t just achieve more in the gym, but in all areas of their life. And that is a joy to see”. – Phil Kenny, owner

Qualifications and Experience

• CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (RQF)
• CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym Based Exercise (QFC)
• Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – Levels 2 and 3
• Health,& Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Based Environment – Levels 2 and 3
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health – Levels 2 and 3
• Supporting clients who take part in exercise and physical activity – Levels 2 and 3
• Planning gym based exercise and activity – Level 2
• Instructing gym based exercise – Level 2
• Played international rugby union for the England squad.
• Trained and played rugby union since he was thirteen years of age.

About Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)

As well as being the UK’s leading health and fitness specific awarding body, CYQ is a trusted name that commands widespread respect within the fitness industry. The CYQ qualifications are designed for people taking their first steps in the health and fitness industry. Or for those already working in the industry wishing to progress their careers.

As experts in education, health and wellbeing CYQ have been developing UK-regulated and globally-recognised qualifications for more than 20 years. All of CYQ’s proven and established resources and assessment materials are developed by leading industry experts in consultation with employers and training providers.

Paula Read-Kenny – Owner

“Before Le Manoir Bootcamp Phill and I owned and managed a fitness and rehabilitation centre. Like Phill, the pleasure I get from my work is seeing the incredible changes in people who achieve their goals – I am a true believer in positivity and living your best life.
I have a diploma in business management and also in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Living in France and opening Le Manoir Bootcamp gives me the perfect opportunity to face new challenges and explore the stunning French countryside, the culture and cuisine.

As well as Phill, my constant companion, assisting me in my challenges, is Ruby, our Border Collie. So there is never a dull moment in my life.“

Paula Read-Kenny & Ruby

Sophie Hervault – Fitness Instructor

• Atlas Levels 1 & 2
• Plateau Muscu Level 2
  

Estefan Delahougue – Fitness Instructor, Weights & Bodybuilding

• Brevet Professional
• Specialist Sports Educator
• Weightlifting & Bodybuilding Level 4

Lobke Dijkstra – Nutritionist, Life Coach & Masseuse

Are you tired after a long day of physical exercise? Sore muscles or in need of some relaxation time?

Le Manoir Bootcamp, Normandy know what you need and we’ve got it covered – our in-house masseuse is just a phone call away!

Lobke, a masseuse, physical therapist and health coach, lives just a short drive from Le Manoir and she speaks your language.

Consult with Lobke for:

• Questions or advice on physical well-being.
• Professional deep-tissue massages.
• Nutrition analysis and advice.
• Face-to-face coaching sessions during your stay.
• Online coaching sessions after bootcamp to provide support and help you stay on track.

About Lobke

“I have worked with people from all over the world for more than two decades. Everyone is unique, and I really enjoy finding the right triggers to support you in your challenges. I focus on facilitating healthy patterns rather than denying unhealthy ones by explaining – in simple terms – what nutrition and exercise do within your body. 

I have extensive experience in the medical rehabilitation field and understand that the body and mind are not separate entities. Our digestive system strongly interacts with our mood and energy levels. So a healthy diet is a tool for greater well-being. There is no blueprint for good and bad food intake, just like there is no user manual for what makes you happy.“

Lobke provides group sessions to increase general understanding of nutrition, as well as one-to-one sessions to dive into your personal eating patterns. 

If you could use some support on your journey to better health, contact Paula to book your sessions with Lobke in advance or spontaneously during your stay (subject to availability).

Frequently asked bootcamp questions

If you need further information before choosing and booking your bootcamp stay check our list of frequently asked questions. Alternatively, feel free to call or email us direct, or via the Contact page to ask a question and book your bootcamp.

Email : lemanoirbootcamp@yahoo.com

Telephone : FR – 0780 233895 or 0780 698509. For calls from outside of France please remember to prefix the numbers with the International dialling code 0033. For example – 0033 780 233895 (Standard rate mobile call charges apply).

*Disclaimer : We cannot tell you exactly how much weight you will lose because results can vary from person to person. Ultimately, weight loss and inch loss depends on clients giving 100% commitment, which means sticking to meal plans and taking part in all planned activities.