In this episode, I sit down with Fran, the powerhouse coach behind Body by Fran — a trainer, pole athlete, physique competitor, and educator who has built a reputation for transforming bodies and mindsets with equal intensity.

We explore her evolution from passionate mover to competitive pole athlete to certified bodybuilding coach, and how she blends these worlds to help her clients build strength, mobility, body awareness, and unapologetic confidence. We also talk about her signature certification program for pole instructors, created to elevate coaching standards and equip instructors with evidence-based strength and conditioning principles.

This conversation is a masterclass in what it means to pursue strength from the inside out.

• How Fran discovered pole dance and rose into the competitive pole world

• The discipline and artistry behind training as a pole athlete

• Her transition from bodybuilding and physique competitions to pole

• Why these two disciplines complement each other more than you’d think

• The training philosophies behind Body by Fran

• How she coaches pole dancers to build the functional strength, mobility, and endurance required for high-level tricks

• How she coaches bodybuilders to develop symmetry, conditioning, and stage confidence

• Her specialized certification program for pole instructors, designed to help them safely train students, program intelligently, and understand biomechanics

• Why she rejects one-size-fits-all fitness and builds programs around each client’s unique mechanics

• The mindset work that makes physical transformation possible

Fran is a pole athlete, competitive bodybuilder, strength coach, and educator with a dual specialty that sets her apart in the fitness world. Her methodology blends performance training, aesthetic conditioning, biomechanics, and deep respect for the body’s lived experience.

She has coached:

• Competitive and recreational pole dancers working toward inversions, handsprings, ayeshas, power spins, dynamic movement, and stage conditioning

• Bodybuilders preparing for stage, working on symmetry, physique development, glute/hamstring emphasis, and overall conditioning

• Everyday athletes seeking stronger, more confident, more capable bodies

• Pole instructors pursuing her specialized certification, which teaches them how to safely progress students, understand movement mechanics, and apply strength and conditioning principles to pole dance

Fran understands both the artistry of pole and the discipline of bodybuilding — and teaches with the precision, intensity, and compassion of someone who has lived both worlds.

This conversation is for anyone who:

• Wants to understand the real strength and science behind pole dance

• Is curious about bodybuilding or physique training

• Wants a coach who blends compassion with elite-level expertise

• Is learning to rewrite old stories around strength, age, or ability

• Is a pole instructor seeking deeper knowledge and more effective programming
  

Fran’s work reframes fitness as a form of self-respect and personal power, not punishment or performance.

• Pole dance is an elite athletic discipline requiring strength, endurance, mobility, and technical skill.

• Bodybuilding teaches discipline, structure, and intentional muscle development that complements pole perfectly.

• Instructor education matters — and Fran’s certification fills a major gap in pole teaching standards.

• Strength begins with the way you think and speak to yourself.

• It is never too late to build strength, capability, and confidence.
  

Connect with Fran & Explore Her Programs:

• Fran on Instagram

• Level 1 Pole Studio Certification

• Pole Body Bootcamp

• Body by Fran Website

Start your journey today!

• Want to try pole? Join a class at your local studio or download the free GenX Pole Arts Starter Kit⁠ to begin exploring at home.

• Visit the Linktree for links for upcoming workshops, YouTube videos, and resources to support your pole journey.