An interview with Summit speaker Natalie Ribble (she/her)
We recently sat down with fitness coach, educator, and programming wizard Natalie Ribble to preview her upcoming 2025 FitPro Summit session:
“Inclusive Programming: The Foundations of Building a Kick-Ass Program for Any Client.”
In just 10 minutes, Natalie breaks down what so many certifications miss—how to build training programs that actually work for the people you serve, no matter their goals, background, or body.
▶️ Watch the full video interview here:
What Natalie’s Session Is All About
There’s no shortage of fitness certifications, but very few actually teach how to write a program that makes sense for real people.
Natalie’s session is here to change that. Through years of coaching clients of all abilities—plus formal education and leadership experience—she’s developed a simple, adaptable framework for building inclusive, effective programs for any client in any setting.
“It’s not about making every workout look the same,” Natalie explains. “It’s about having a structure that works—so you can adjust it for a true beginner, someone with chronic pain, or an athlete lifting heavy. That foundation makes all the difference.”
Her session includes hands-on time where attendees will build actual programs using her system—so you don’t just learn the framework, you leave with something ready to use.
Why This Matters in Your Coaching
Most fitness pros have been left to piece programming together on their own—relying on what they’ve seen online, heard from mentors, or guessed through trial and error.
Natalie’s session bridges the gap between exercise science and real-life application—especially in inclusive, body-affirming spaces where individualization is essential.
“The best coaches aren’t doing the most complicated things,” she says. “They’ve just mastered the basics really, really well.”
Session Takeaways
Fit pros will walk away from this session knowing…
- A repeatable programming framework that works across goals, bodies, and settings
- How to build smarter, more effective training plans without burning out
- The difference between inclusive modifications and strategic structure
- How to write programs that support strength, function, and autonomy
- What to consider when programming for 1:1, small group, or large class formats
🎟️ Want to hear more?
Join us at the 2025 BPFA FitPro Summit to attend Natalie’s full session live: “Inclusive Programming: The Foundations of Building a Kick-Ass Program for Any Client.”
