ONERO

Evidence-Based Strength Training for Osteopenia & Osteoporosis

Build strength. Improve balance. Move with confidence.

Being diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis can leave you wondering: What exercises are actually safe? How much weight should I lift? Can strength training really help my bones?

The ONERO Program takes the guesswork out of exercise for bone health.

ONERO is a structured, evidence-based strength training program specifically designed to help people with low bone density build strength, improve balance and posture, and maintain independence. Participants train twice a week under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, learning how to safely and progressively challenge their bodies.

Research on the ONERO program has demonstrated improvements in bone mineral density with consistent, supervised training over time, including measurable changes reported within approximately eight months.

Why ONERO Is Different

Simply being told to “do weight-bearing exercise” isn’t enough. You need to know what to do, how much to lift, and how to do it safely.

ONERO provides a structured progression that takes you from where you are today toward becoming stronger and more confident with resistance training.

The program:

Is evidence-based and specifically designed for people with osteopenia and osteoporosis
Uses progressive resistance training to help build strength and support bone health
Incorporates balance, posture, core strength, and functional movement
Helps address factors associated with falls and fractures
Can be performed by individuals who are taking osteoporosis medication as well as those who are not
Is conducted in a small-group class setting where you receive individualized instruction and support
Is led by a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience

More Than Just a Workout

ONERO isn’t about simply lifting weights.

It’s about becoming stronger and more confident in the things you do every day: lifting a suitcase into an overhead compartment, reaching into a high cupboard, carrying groceries, getting up from the floor, or simply feeling more secure on your feet.

Each session combines progressive strength training with exercises designed to improve balance, posture, coordination, and functional movement.

As you become stronger, you’ll learn how to safely challenge yourself and understand what your body is capable of.

Personalized Attention in a Small-Group Setting

Although ONERO is a small-group program, your training is not one-size-fits-all.

You will learn proper technique, receive individualized guidance, and progress at a level appropriate for you. Your physical therapist provides ongoing assessment and coaching throughout the program to help ensure that you are exercising safely and effectively.