Health and Wellness Medical Director at Florida Spine Institute
Local doctor Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD, will release his eighth book this February. His previous books on fitness, anxiety, and body image simplify complex science. In his new book, Dr. Torres challenges the idea that older adults can’t stay fit.
Based in Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Torres is an active example of fitness at an older age. Since turning 60, he has run marathons and won local bodybuilding contests. In 2020, he surprised doctors by fully recovering from a knee injury without surgery.
“In my 60s, I never thought I could do these things,” Dr. Torres said. “But it’s possible. Metabolism and muscle growth slow with age, but you can still achieve great fitness.”
His new book, Embracing Fitness as You Age, not only encourages seniors to explore health goals but also provides practical, achievable tips. By countering the stereotype of frail older adults, it empowers readers to prioritize fitness and prevent illness as their bodies change.
Dr. Torres’s fitness journey began in his 40s after a minor heart issue, which led him to develop strategies for his patients. His personal experiences, shared in his other books like Beyond Diagnosis, essays about medicine, and Epigenetics and the Psychology of Weight Loss, which explores how our backgrounds affect weight, are sure to inspire and motivate readers.
Now a grandfather, Dr. Torres has become a fitness enthusiast and marathon runner. His science-based methods, rooted in his medical background, will inspire and reassure those worried about starting a fitness journey later in life.
“With the right plan, you can reach almost any health goal,” he says. Embracing Fitness as You Age will be available in eBook and paperback on February 14th, and can be purchased from major online retailers or your local bookstore. It could make a great Valentine’s Day gift for yourself.
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