Strength & Conditioning · Mornington
GET STRONGER,
MOVE BETTER
AND BELONG.
We coach everyday people and athletes like athletes: semi-private coaching, a plan built on your goals, and a community that keeps you showing up, for the next 50 years, not the next 6 weeks.
Real people, real coaching, zero ego.
Since 2015
Coaching in Mornington
Eleven years, one home
Max 8
In every coaching program
Semi-private coaching, never a crowd
36+ months
Average stay
Members stay because it works
How we help
Move, feel and perform at your best.
Train with experienced S&C coaches in a supportive community, with programs personalised to your goals and schedule. Training, testing and rehab all work together under one roof.
Expert coaching
Led by experienced strength & conditioning professionals who coach real people, not templates. Every session coached, never more than 12 in the room.
Community focused
Train in a supportive, high-energy environment where you'll be known by name and coached with care.
Results driven
Personalised programming and regular testing keep you progressing, not guessing. Progress is a number, not a feeling.
The long game
We care about your next 50 years, not your next 5 weeks. Sustainable training that builds a way of life.
How Virtus runs
Consistency. Enjoyment. Results.
Consistency
Accountability
Coaches who notice when you miss a session, a plan that fits your actual life, and a community that expects to see you. Showing up is the whole game, and we make it easy to keep doing.
Enjoyment
Fun
Training you look forward to is training you keep doing. Music up, mates around you, hard work that feels like play. If you dread it, we've got it wrong.
Results
Progress
Tested at the start and end of every 13-week season, so you know exactly where you stand. Progress is a number you can see, not a feeling you chase.
The team
The coaches.
Lachlan Wallace
Founder & Director
Jacqui Coughlan
Partnerships Lead
Dakota Watson
General Manager
Aiden Hinson
High Performance & Partnership Programs
Jordy Love
Coaching & Development
Maddy Morrison
Performance Coach
Georgia Templeton
Growth & Community Manager
Inside Virtus
See a session for yourself.
Virtus coaching programs
A program for every level.
Built around strength, movement quality and sustainable progress. Tap a program to learn more.
For everyday humans
Move better, feel better, every day
Coached strength training for parents, tradies, teachers, retirees and complete beginners. Performance is for everyone.
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For athletes
Prepare and train like an athlete
Individualised athletic development matched to your sport and season. Speed, power, strength and resilience that show up on game day.
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For juniors
Set them up for a lifetime
Safe, structured and genuinely fun coaching for young athletes aged 10 to 18. Every kid coached, every rep matters.
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1:1 & allied health
Unlock your potential one-on-one
Private coaching, performance testing, physiotherapy, osteopathy and psychology, all under one roof.
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Allied health at Virtus
Your path to recovery and performance, inside and out.
Physiotherapy, osteopathy and psychology work alongside your coaches, so your training, testing and rehab pull in the same direction.
Physiotherapy
Greg, prepare to perform
At Virtus since 2016, Greg brings 25+ years of physiotherapy across five countries, from armed forces to Olympic and World Cup champions. Now he helps weekend warriors, parents and athletes return to sport and life stronger.
Osteopathy
Emily, rehab done differently
Performance Rehab Co was built to challenge the traditional clinic model: longer sessions, more touchpoints, genuine connection. Build resilience, restore performance, create lasting change.
Psychology
Nina, the mental side
Support for stress, mindset and the habits that hold it all together. Because performance is never just physical.
Book allied health directly through the contact page.
Getting started is easy
Three steps to your first session.
Book a Free Intro
A quick chat and a tour to understand your goals and training history. Thirty minutes, no pressure.
Meet your coach
We map your best pathway: onboarding, semi-private coaching, testing or 1:1, based on what you actually need.
Start training
Settle in, train with intent, and we keep you progressing with programming, coaching and regular check-ins.
- Every session coached by a professional, never more than 12 in the room
- Mandatory 1:1 onboarding so you are never lost on the floor
- Testing at the start and end of every 13-week season, so progress is measured
Member stories
Real people. Real progress.
“I'm lifting pain-free for the first time in years, and I can't believe I actually look forward to training.”
“The coaching is next-level. I feel seen, challenged, and supported.”
“Stronger, fitter, happier. The coaching is great, but the community makes the real difference.”
Don't take our word for it.
Rated 5.0 from 183Google reviews, where we can't edit a word of them.
★★★★★
From the very first contact with Virtus, we’ve had such a fun but professional experience. The vibes in the gym are always high, and the whole crew are so knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely awesome. They are amazing with my daughter — she absolutely l…
5 months ago · Google
★★★★★
Such an amazing and supportive environment! I'm so glad I switched from a commercial gym to Virtus. The coaches are so lovely and helpful, always making sure you are completing exercises correctly.
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
We love Virtus Performance, what it stands for, the approach, the facilities, the team, and how inspired our son is to go there and train. This place is more than a gym, it's an environment. Lachie and team have created a beautiful, unique space. We love th…
6 months ago · Google
★★★★★
Virtus performance has been amazing for our 14 year old son, helping him recover and rehabilitate after a knee injury from basketball. Dakota has worked closely with Harper making sure he is across the board with all equipment and doing his exercises correc…
6 months ago · Google
★★★★★
This Mornington strength and conditioning gym genuinely stands out from the rest. Since joining Virtus, the growth I've had - in coaching, education and confidence has been absolutely incredible! It's more than just a strength and conditioning gym; the team…
7 months ago · Google
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