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4Balance Fitness Forge: Softball.

4Balance Fitness

Softball, Strength & Conditioning, Field Sports, Youth Sports, Speed
Coach
Michael Cole

Forge Softball is sport-specific strength and conditioning built for the real demands of fastpitch — not random workouts, and not generic lifting that never transfers to the field. Every session is programmed by Michael Cole and delivered through the Train Heroic app, with new programming every week. The whole team runs the same plan, and you can jump in today right where the cycle is — no waiting for a new block. It's generalized team programming written for every position: pitchers, hitters, and position players all train the same foundation — rotational power, shoulder and arm health, speed, and durability — with the position-specific emphasis built in as blocks inside the program. One program, every position. And when you join, you're not buying a PDF — you're on the leaderboard with every softball athlete running this program nationwide. You see their work, they see yours, and that's what keeps you showing up.

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Power That Shows Up in the Game
Rotational strength and explosive lower-body work that turns into harder contact and more power on every swing and throw.
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A Shoulder and Arm That Last the Season
Dedicated cuff and scap work every week so your shoulder and arm hold up through the windmill, the throws, and a full season.
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First-Step Speed
Acceleration and change-of-direction training that translates to faster reads, better jumps, and an extra step in the field and on the bases.
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Programming That Never Goes Stale
Fresh, periodized training every week — no recycled PDFs, no guessing. Built to keep you progressing month after month.
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A Team That Pushes You
Log every session and land on a nationwide leaderboard with every athlete running the program. You see their work, they see yours — and that's what keeps you showing up.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 6 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Barbells // Dumbbells
Recommended
Machines // Med Balls // Kettlebells // Bands
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Coach
coach-avatar Michael Cole

All programming is written by Michael Cole — former two-sport athlete, current professional wrestler, and co-owner of 4Balance Fitness, with over 40 years of playing and training experience. 4Balance Fitness is the official strength & conditioning partner of The Vault, where athletes train their skills steps from where they build the body underneath them.

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Built for Fastpitch.

Fastpitch softball players from youth through high school, college, and adult rec — any position. You'll want access to a basic weight room (barbell, dumbbells, bands, a med-ball). Start anytime; jump into the current week.

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FAQs
Can I start in the middle of a cycle?
Yes. New programming drops weekly and the team trains together — jump in today, log your first session, and you're on the board.
What position is it built for?
Every position. The foundation — rotational power, shoulder and arm health, speed, durability — is the same for the whole team, and position-specific emphasis lives in blocks inside the program. One program, every position.
Do I need a full gym?
Standard gym is ideal — barbell, dumbbells, bands, med-ball, a few machines — with band/free-weight alternatives if you have less. Local? Active, paying Vault members train at 4Balance free with their $35/month. One-off lessons don't qualify; if Vault ends, add Open Gym to train at 4Balance.
How do I cancel?
No long-term contract. Cancel your subscription anytime through Train Heroic.
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When you join a team you’re getting more than programming, you’re joining an online community.

4Balance Fitness Forge: Softball.
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4Balance Fitness Forge: Softball.
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4Balance Fitness Forge: Softball.
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4Balance Fitness Forge: Softball.