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Anyone try Onero Online?

Posted by debkincaid @debkincaid, Jan 15, 2024

I am thinking of paying $5/mo for Onero Online. Has anyone had success using it?

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molly4619 | @molly4619 | 5 hours ago
In reply to @oopsiedaisy "Thank you for this link. As a long time osteoporosis patient who has been lifting weights..." + (show)
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Thank you for this link.

As a long time osteoporosis patient who has been lifting weights for 13 years, I wouldn't recommend everyone try the LIFTMOR protocol. When I began lifting, I was not yet diagnosed with osteopenia and it was a very long and slow process to build up to a level where I could lift anything heavy. I also had several muscle injuries (not bone) during the first year. If you've never lifted weights, it takes a long time for your tendons and ligaments to acclimate and become stronger.

I'd recommend starting with Margaret Martin's program (or something similar) to first introduce light weight strength training. Resistance bands are a good option as well.

It boggles my mind that the PT overseeing the LIFTMOR program would consider allowing a 96 lb woman (Elizabeth describing her experience with LIFTMOR) perform these exercises after such a short period of time.

I hope the individuals who had bad experiences reported their observations to the Onero program. It's clear that not all approved practitioners are following the set guidelines.

I've use more of a whole body strength training approach but do use the four LIFTMOR exercises in my weight training. I don't lift as much as what I might be able to do in an official LIFTMOR program because I am unsupervised and I don't have the required equipment at home.

Lifting hasn't reversed my osteoporosis over the 11 years since I was diagnosed, nor did it prevent a T8 compression fracture (not a result of exercise) but I hope it may have slowed it down. It's also given me better strength and balance, and energy to live my life.

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@oopsiedaisy Hi everyone. I have been doing the ONERO program since mid January. It is evidence based to build bone. In the past, someone with osteoporosis would be told not to bend, and definitely not to lift anything heavy. What the Lift Moor study found was that ,in order to increase bone density, bone has to be stimulated with force. The ONERO program is basically circuit training in order to stimulate bone to make more bone. You learn to hinge - to bend at your hips, keeping your back straight. You never want to bend at the waist and round your back which stresses the spine. You should only consider the program with a licensed PT trained in ONERO. They will teach you the correct way of lifting so you don’t hurt yourself, and supervise you during the classes. There is an initial intake appointment where you are evaluated, and a starting point for weight is determined. Every individual is different and will progress at their own pace. It’s not a race, and no one forces you to increase. You know when it’s time. The class takes approximately 45 min. We start with deadlifts- 5sets of 5 reps with a minute or so rest between each set. Next are shoulder presses- 5 sets of 5 reps. Then we do core training- heal drops, balance, dead bugs etc. Finally we end with squats 5 sets of 5 reps. I can honestly say that everyone really does feel stronger! I’m going to self pay for a DEXA next month and see if there is improvement. I don’t really see how this can be done on line. Instead, I would follow Brick House Bones online. Dr Lisa Moore is an osteoporosis expert, and posts exercises on line free of charge, or you can purchase the add free program.
Wishing the best for everybody!

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