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I am in week 28 of the Onero program. The study showed this type of weightlifting puts enough stress on bones to trigger the bone growth process. I will be posting an instagram account about the experience. I waited because I wasn’t sure I wanted to get into the social media like that. After seeing all the posts I think it will be helpful. I’ll post here when it’s up. I have fractured T 8 picking up my 50 # dog 11/2024 and had a khyptoplasty. I would not feel safe with a personal trainer. My physical therapist Liz at Scoliosis JAX and PT Onero program in Jacksonville Florida also trained for the Olympics in deadlifting. So I hit the jackpot! There have been times I’ve had pain/issues and setbacks that she can identify and give me corrective stretches, exercises or the confidence to continue. I love the deadlifting. My progress is very slow but very good. There are other people who lift much more than me- I am trying to get to 20 then 30#. I increase by 1 1/2 pounds weights which are usually not available in a gym. My next Dexascan will be in November. I deferred my 2/26 2 year dexascan. I was allergic to Evenity and Tymlos. Spine 3.2 hips 2.5/2.6.

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@staceywren How exciting! I definitely want to hear more.

@staceywren I love it too! I started Onero in December and am the second oldest, I am 81 and adding weight slowly and have progressed to 36 pounds deadlift. Overheads are hard for me, only 15 pounds. My PT also offers REMS testing so have added that info to my data collection. Like you, I will wait and see where I am in 3-6 months. Regardless, I can see that my posture has improved and I feel better than before starting the exercises.

@staceywren I just started an Onero program in D.C. - am about 4 sessions in. It feels like it's going very slow. Please do let me know about your progress and I'll follow you on Instagram. I need encouragement!

@staceywren I applaud your workout routine. I think strength training is the key to good bones. Dont put too much on the dexa scan numbers...Look into getting a No radiation REMS scan. Cost about 250 dollars