FO Fitness — Local services in Alexandria

We met Lans Fofana almost six years ago when he was working with individuals at a day program for adults with severe disabilities. We quickly noticed the rapid improvement in his clients’ physical and mental states and soon hired him to train our 30 year-old daughter.

Lans has worked five days a week with our daughter in one-on-one sessions for over five years. When the day program closed due to covid, he transitioned, with precautions, to our home. During that time of otherwise isolation, she consistently gained physical strength, improved balance, and enjoyed a healthy mental attitude.

Lans’s extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology coupled with his motivational skills is what distinguishes him from an ordinary trainer. He takes a wholistic approach directed to the individual’s needs. His work ethic and can-do attitude inspires clients regardless of their age, malady, or physical/mental state.

Better health is a commitment. Training can feel overwhelming without the right person by your side. The words “personal” and “trainer” are of equal importance with Lans. Individuals draw from Lans’s positive attitude, expertise, and personal drive. Our daughter looks forward to her workout and literally pats herself on the back at the end of the session. Lans has made a big difference...

My family and I would like to take time to genuinely thank Fo for helping my sister, Olivia, rehab after multiple knee surgeries to repair her ACL, meniscus, and MCL. Olivia was sidelined not only her junior year of high school, but also her senior year too, but Fo never gave up on her because he recognized her potential and believed she could achieve her goal of playing division 1 basketball. We are very happy to share that she was able to attend college and earn an opportunity to be on the team! Her dream came true and many thanks are owed to Fo for helping her push through, not giving her a choice to quit or give up, while holding her accountable and teaching her how to care for her body and prepare to compete properly. Fo helped teach her to work on her mind and body, and to be confident when she is on the court and at workouts too. It is because of his effort, dedication, and commitment to excellence that Olivia’s game, mind, and body further developed and helped her transform into a division 1 athlete, ready for the next level. She will continue working with him in the offseason when she is home from college because she wants to be there, and he’s made an impact on her life that has opened many doors for her future. Thank you and...

I have arthritis in my knee which stinks. Hurt all the time. After a year I went to the doctor who wanted to put me under the knife and give me some drugs. For me, drugs and surgery are the last option. So I Started working with Fo and after six months, built up my muscles and now I’m about 1000% better. No surgery, no drugs and no pain.

Workout changes every few weeks and builds on the previous work. Work hard, progress fast. Make excuses, progress slow. Fo will figure out where you are and what is needed and adjust accordingly. You pretty much get what you put in and Fo will not sugar coat anything. Don’t be fooled, it is hard work, but for me way better than the alternative.

Also, having an appointment time gives me somewhere to go so I have to show up. It’s not like golds where I can flake out because I am tired or lazy. For the reasons above, I say go to fo. You won’t...