• Safe, Effective, and Backed by Science: The LIFTMOR trial demonstrated significant improvements in bone mineral density in just 8 months of weight training twice a week. Participants also saw a 30% increase in leg strength, a 40% improvement in lower back strength, reduced fall risk, and notable improvements in quality of life.

• Expert Supervised Guidance: Every session is guided by a licensed physical therapist to ensure safety and effectiveness. Each session is tailored to meet the needs and capabilities of the participants.

• Stronger Bones: Strength training builds muscle power for better balance and mobility. 

• Lower Risk of Falls: Improved coordination and stability reduce the chance of falls and fracture.

• Efficient Training: Just 2 sessions a week will deliver measurable, life-changing results. 

• Community and Support: Join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to building stronger, more resilient bodies. You will discover that lifting weights is not intimidating, and you can confidently build strength. Our fun and exciting small group classes are designed to help you take control of your health. 

Cost:

• $125 initial assessment

• $125 private 50-minute session

• $45 single small group session

• $43 per session when you buy a 5-pack

• $40 per session when you buy a 10-pack auto-renew

Please note that we do not accept insurance. However, we do accept Health Savings Accounts, if your company approves ONERO™ Louisville as an accepted expense for reimbursement. You are responsible for submitting a Certificate of Medical Necessity to your provider for approval.

Schedule:

Group Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-5 p.m.

ONERO™ class sizes are limited to ensure personalized coaching and attention. We will continue to add new classes to the schedule based on demand. 

The Process:

All participants must start with a 50-minute private assessment with the physical therapist. During the session, she will explain and demonstrate the core exercises, review your medical history related to osteopenia or osteoporosis, and complete baseline strength and balance testing for future comparison. Clients with prior experience in barbell movements like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses may be ready to join ONERO™ classes soon after their first session. Other clients may need additional private sessions to ensure that they have the necessary coordination, spatial awareness, range of motion, and pelvic and abdominal control to participate in the group lifting routines. 

ONERO® vs. “LIFTMOR-Based” Training: What every client should know about the difference

You may see other local studios advertising strength training "based on" or "inspired by" the LIFTMOR research for osteoporosis and low bone density. It's a good sign that this research is becoming better known — but it's important to understand what that research says, and what separates a licensed ONERO® provider from a general strength or fitness class.

What is the LIFTMOR research?

LIFTMOR (and the follow-up MEDEX-OP trial) is the published clinical research showing that high-intensity resistance and impact training can improve bone density and physical function in people with low bone mass. It is genuinely excellent science — but it is a research protocol, not a commercial program.

What the researchers themselves say about supervision

The published LIFTMOR findings are explicit that this style of training is not appropriate to perform unsupervised, even for well-trained participants, because a person cannot reliably monitor their own lifting technique while under heavy load.

The follow-up MEDEX-OP trial goes further, recommending that anyone at risk of an osteoporotic fracture undergo a bone density, functional and health assessment before starting, with close, ongoing supervision throughout training to keep participants safe.

In short: the researchers behind this training method say it should not be done without proper clinical assessment and qualified, ongoing supervision.

Why ONERO® is different

ONERO® is the official, licensed clinical translation of the LIFTMOR and MEDEX-OP research. It is not simply "heavy lifting for osteoporosis," and it is not the same as a general strength class, Pilates class, or personal training session that references the same studies.

A licensed ONERO® provider delivers:

• Clinical assessment before training begins, accounting for bone density, fracture history, medications and other health conditions

• Individualized programming based on that assessment, not a one-size-fits-all class

• Close, ongoing supervision by a physical therapist trained specifically in the ONERO® framework

• Ongoing monitoring and progression in line with the published safety protocols

• Accountability to the ONERO® licensing standards, not just familiarity with the research

Why this matters for you

People with osteoporosis or low bone mass often have other clinical factors — comorbidities, fracture history, medications, and movement limitations — that need to be properly assessed and monitored while lifting heavy loads. General fitness providers, however well-intentioned, are not trained to assess and manage these risks in the way this population requires. That clinical oversight is the core of what ONERO® provides, and it is why the original researchers insist on supervision in the first place.

Holly’s Pilates Village is the only licensed ONERO® provider in Kentucky.

If you'd like to understand more about how ONERO® works, or you're not sure whether a program you've seen elsewhere is the same thing, we're always happy to talk it through.

Sources: Watson et al., LIFTMOR RCT, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research; Harding et al., MEDEX-OP RCT, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.