Onero™: An Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Osteoporosis

Onero™ is an award-winning, evidence-based exercise program designed to reduce osteoporotic fracture risk in postmenopausal women and older men with low bone mass. This twice weekly program focuses on supervised, high-intensity resistance and impact training.

 

Reduces Fracture Risk

Scientific studies show that Onero™ effectively lowers the risk of fractures in individuals with low bone density.

Improves Health Metrics

Participants experience increases in bone mineral density (BMD), muscle mass, strength, and balance, whilst reducing body fat, kyphosis, and the risk of falls.

Safety Assured

The program is safe when administered by qualified professionals who conduct thorough clinical assessments to identify any co-existing conditions.

Targeted to those who will benefit the most…

Peri/post-menopausal women

Low bone mineral density (osteopenia)

Family history of osteoporosis

Low testosterone in men

Sedentary lifestyle

Low calcium/Vitamin D intake

Long-term steroid use

Smoker, excessive alcohol consumption, or low body weight

Certain medical conditions (e.g., hyperthyroidism, coeliac disease, rheumatoid arthritis).

Backed by research…

Research Findings: A 12-month study of 451 patients revealed significant improvements:

  • 3% increase in lumbar spine BMD

  • 1.8% increase in femoral neck BMD

  • 2.3% increase in whole body BMD

  • 20.2% increase in back extensor strength

  • Significant improvements in balance and functional assessments

 

References:

1. Watson SL, Weeks BK, ... Beck BR: High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial. JBMR 33(2):211-220, 2018

2. Watson SL, Weeks BK, ... Beck BR: High-intensity exercise did not cause vertebral fractures and improves thoracic kyphosis in postmenopausal women with low to very low bone mass: The LIFTMOR trial Osteoporosis Int, 30(5):957–964, 2019

3. Harding AT, Weeks BK, ...Beck BR: A comparison of bone-targeted exercise strategies to reduce fracture risk in middle-aged and older men with osteopenia and osteoporosis: LIFTMOR-M semi-randomized controlled trial. JBMR. 35(8):1404–1414, 2020

4. Harding AT, Weeks BK, ...Beck BR: Effects of supervised high-intensity resistance and impact training or machine-based isometric training on ..bone geometry and strength in middle-aged and older men with low bone mass: The LIFTMOR-M semi-randomized controlled trial. Bone 136:115362, 2020

5. Harding AT, Weeks BK, ... Beck BR: Exploring thoracic kyphosis and incident fracture from vertebral morphology with high-intensity exercise in middle- aged and older men with osteopenia and osteoporosis: a secondary analysis of The LIFTMOR-M trial. Osteoporosis Int 32, 451–465, 2021 6. Kistler-Fischbacher M, Yong J, Weeks BK, Beck BR: A comparison of bone-targeted exercise with and without antiresorptive bone medication to reduce indices of fracture risk in postmenopausal women with low bone mass: the MEDEX-OP randomised controlled trial. JBMR Sep;36(9):1680-1693, 2021

7. Kistler-Fischbacher M, Yong J, Weeks BK, Beck BR: High-Intensity Exercise and Geometric Indices of Hip Bone Strength in Postmenopausal Women on or off Bone Medication: The MEDEX-OP Randomised Controlled Trial, Calcified Tiss Int Online First 13/6/22, DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00991-z

8. Beck BR: Exercise prescription for osteoporosis: Back to Basics. Perspectives for Progress ESSR, 50(2):57-64, 2022