Bone Fit is an osteoporosis exercise education program for health and exercise professionals, developed by Osteoporosis Canada. For a person choosing support, the useful question is what the professional will assess and help you practise. The name alone does not tell you the exercises, weights or level of supervision you will receive. Bone Fit describes its training here.
Bone Fit, LIFTMOR and HiRIT: what is the difference?
| Name | What it describes | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Fit | Education for professionals working with people with osteoporosis | The provider's training, professional role and experience with your needs |
| LIFTMOR | A controlled study of supervised exercise in women with low bone mass | Whether a service actually provides assessment and supervised training |
| HiRIT | High-intensity resistance and impact training | Whether both components are appropriate for you and who selects them |
| Bone Builder | An app with exercise demonstrations and training records | What you can use independently and what needs a separate clinician or supervisor |
Read the LIFTMOR trial summary for the study design and outcomes, or the HiRIT explanation for the terminology. Bone Builder is not Bone Fit certification, the LIFTMOR trial or a substitute for individual physical therapy. Referencing these sources does not imply endorsement.
What should an osteoporosis exercise conversation cover?
The Too Fit To Fracture recommendations emphasize resistance and balance training together. Their companion consensus guidance considers fracture history, movement, posture and everyday activities. It favors individual advice over blanket rules such as a universal lifting limit. Following a vertebral fracture, it recommends physical therapist input. These recommendations provide context for questions; they do not assign your personal exercises. Read the recommendations and the companion guidance.
Five questions to ask before booking
- What is your professional qualification, and have you completed Bone Fit training?
- Does the first visit include an individual assessment or only a group introduction?
- How would you adapt the service for my fracture history or current restrictions?
- Who observes my technique, and how do you decide when to change a load?
- What is included in the fee, and whom can I contact between appointments?
How do I find a Bone Fit trained professional?
Start with Bone Fit's public and patient resources or the BHOF professional directory. Confirm current availability directly. Ask whether the appointment is clinical care, personal training or a group class, since those are different services. A listing does not establish that a particular service fits your situation.
Leave the first conversation with something specific
Write down the agreed next step, who is responsible for it and when you will follow up. If you are comparing two services, use the same five questions for both. Bring the first PT visit checklist, then use a training record to keep your follow-up questions in one place.