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No Matter What Age

Training with Francois at Fast Twitch FP can help you regain your fitness level and ease chronic pain.

If you're suffering from chronic pain, it's likely that you've tried a variety of treatment options as you search for pain relief. Many people suffering from chronic pain also experience a variety of other issues provoked by the pain. These debilitations include problems falling asleep and staying asleep, stress and depression, and inability to fulfill employment duties.

If you have back or joint pain, there are probably some times when all you want to do is lie in bed all day. It’s tempting, but it might make the problem worse. Doctors used to prescribe bed rest for chronic pain conditions, but studies have found that people who exercise and stay flexible manage their pain much better than those who don’t. 

At 84 years old Martha S. entered a fitness program with Francois at Fast Twitch FP after contemplating knee surgery. After working with Francois for three short months, Martha was making great progress. After 6 months at Fast Twitch FP, she was able to walk without pain and jog short distances. What does Martha love about working with Francois at Fast Twitch FP?

“As we talked, I realized this guy knows the body. He listened to me: something I find lacking in talking to doctors . . . What impressed me was his attention to details and his knowledge of overall health fitness (nutrition, sleep, impact of...