What is the best way to ramp footage speed 'Green Wing style'?

I have some 720P 60fps footage to show people walking in slow motion in a hospital. Looks great, however I would like to speed them up to 'real life' pace and then slow them back down.
What the easiest way of doing this? Should I do it Motion or in FCP? Why is it so fiddly or am i missing a trick?
Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Flavio.

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