LiftMOR protocol

@debraran I have osteoporosis, -3.3 in spine and -3.0 in hips. In addition to going to a PT for the Liftmor exercises, I go to Orange Theory 2 times a week, so I get other weightlifting exercises there. For jumping I do the pull-up and drop from Liftmor 2 times a week and in addition I am using an app called OSTEO-GAINS, which I would highly recommend depending upon one’s medical conditions and if it’s safe for an individual person. They only use from floor jumps. It’s recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims. It’s not free, but it’s $24 for an entire year.

@mwallj
Hello Debra,
I've never heard of Osteo Gains app so thank you for that. My DEXA #s are about the same as yours and I'm concerned to do jumping. How did you come to conclusion that you could, if I may ask? I'm 71 yo. Thank you.

@awesomemomx2 I don’t know who this is but I would be careful about anyone denigrating the program. Find an Onero certified physical therapist and follow their instruction. They do an “onboarding” session first to be sure the program is a good fit for you and always focus on proper form so you don’t injure yourself. I started 7 months ago (I am 81) and can now deadlift 57 pounds! Also, my posture has improved, my upper arms have lost that old age wrinkly skin and my scoliosis is less defined as my back muscles have strengthened. As to the osteo, I will have another REMS scan in a few months. I can’t say enough good things about the program—I just wish I had started sooner! Pic is from a week or so ago.

@awesomemomx2 I don’t know who this is but I would be careful about anyone denigrating the program. Find an Onero certified physical therapist and follow their instruction. They do an “onboarding” session first to be sure the program is a good fit for you and always focus on proper form so you don’t injure yourself. I started 7 months ago (I am 81) and can now deadlift 57 pounds! Also, my posture has improved, my upper arms have lost that old age wrinkly skin and my scoliosis is less defined as my back muscles have strengthened. As to the osteo, I will have another REMS scan in a few months. I can’t say enough good things about the program—I just wish I had started sooner! Pic is from a week or so ago.

@laren3

If you haven't seen this resource yet try melioguide.com
She is a pt who specializes in appropriate exercises for those with Osteoporosis, what works and what doesn't safely.

@laren3

If you haven't seen this resource yet try melioguide.com
She is a pt who specializes in appropriate exercises for those with Osteoporosis, what works and what doesn't safely.

@mwallj
Hello Debra,
I've never heard of Osteo Gains app so thank you for that. My DEXA #s are about the same as yours and I'm concerned to do jumping. How did you come to conclusion that you could, if I may ask? I'm 71 yo. Thank you.

@laren3 In response to why I felt safe starting jumping- I’ve been doing Orange Theory for 2 years. We do various jumping things in there and it’s never been a problem. I hike and jump down from logs, rocks etc. Even though I’m taking this very seriously and spending lots of time and money on trying to improve my bones, I feel strong and am not changing my activity in any way. I just went rock climbing in Colorado today. Awesome! I did go see a spine orthopedist before I started Onera because I had hurt my back shoveling snow. It wasn’t that bad and I wouldn’t have gone at all except I was about to start a program where I’d be lifting more than my body weight. She took X-rays and said there was no problem with my starting the program, which I explained to her including the jumping. She actually thought it was a good idea.

@debraran I have osteoporosis, -3.3 in spine and -3.0 in hips. In addition to going to a PT for the Liftmor exercises, I go to Orange Theory 2 times a week, so I get other weightlifting exercises there. For jumping I do the pull-up and drop from Liftmor 2 times a week and in addition I am using an app called OSTEO-GAINS, which I would highly recommend depending upon one’s medical conditions and if it’s safe for an individual person. They only use from floor jumps. It’s recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims. It’s not free, but it’s $24 for an entire year.