The Virtus Podcast

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw Communication is the key to building successful relationships, thriving in life and leading your tribe. If there's one thing that you can focus on to improve the quality of relationships at home, school, work or society, learn how to communicate more effectively. As Lachie says, make communication your superpower! In this episode, we explore the challenges that we face in communication today, how learning your love language can lead to better relationships and how communication is crucial to building trust in our role as coaches.  ___________________________ Website: www.virtusperformance.com.au IG: @virtusperformance @virtuspodcast Lachlan: @theexcellencecoach | www.lachiewallace.com Simon: @simoncoooper | www.simongcooper.com

We're coming to the end of 2020 and it only felt right to close it out with a special episode of the Virtus Podcast.  Tune in to Lachie and Simon as they reflect on the remarkable year that has been, what we appreciate and are grateful for now, and what we are looking forward to in 2021.  Thank you all for coming along. We see you and appreciate you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.  Cheers to you all.

In the final episode of Season 2, the boys review the last six months.  It has been a challenging time, yet upon reflection, there are many silver linings. We are coming out the other side with a little more gratitude, a little more perspective and a whole lot of excitement for what's coming next.  If you haven't already, check out the other nine episodes from Season 2. It's been wonderful and enlightening ride.  Cheers to you all. ___________________________ Website: www.virtusperformance.com.au IG: @virtusperformance @virtuspodcast Lachlan: @theexcellencecoach | www.lachiewallace.com Simon: @simoncoooper | www.simongcooper.com

Unofficial Title: Wallace and Coop Save the World So... we recorded a bonus episode for Season 2. What can we say about this episode..? We had a little fun with this one and tackled a few topics that the world is faced with; climate change, government, capitalism, education, the fitness industry and more. Sit back, grab yourself your beverage of choice and enjoy.  

Enjoy this special bonus episode of the Virtus Podcast in collaboration with the Valor Podcast, with Stuart Cunningham, Josh Reid Jones and Lachie Wallace, having a chat and trying to find some calm amidst the chaos. Just what the doctor ordered, on top of your Covid Vaccine of course. We chat about Vaccines, Earthquakes, Protests and a whole lot more.    Stu is the owner of Valor (formerly CrossFit Cranbourne) and Josh is the man behind the Just Be Nice Project and the most articulate PSAs on Instagram

Welcome back to the Virtus Performance Podcast. Lachie and Tyler sit down today to give you some insight into our plans for the next season of the podcast, and chat about the changes we have made at Virtus and all the good things that have been happening over the last few years. Over the next few months, we will be bringing you season 3.  Interviews, conversations & deep dives into people and topics which will undoubtedly add value to our community.  Strap yourselves in. We cannot wait to get started.

To kick off Season 3 of the Podcast, Tyler and Lachie sat down and answered some questions from the Virtus Family.    No topic was safe. Training, Dogs, Life, Recovery and dating in 2022, all the big-hitting questions were answered. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride. 

It's been over 3 years in the making, but Virtus Performance Head Coach, Mitch Rowe drops into the Podcast once again! In this episode, Tyler sits down with Mitch and discusses what's been happening in the life of our main man since last appearing on the Podcast, the differences in coaching in the AFLW system vs the private system, the Virtus athletes that have been crushing it in 2022 + what makes them so successful, and we also took some live questions at the end straight from Mitch's Instagram story! Plenty of shit talking, shout-outs, and drive-bys in this one too. It was a fun episode to record and one that coaches, athletes, and weekend warriors will all get something out of. Enjoy!

Get to know Greg Dea, Aka The Phys with 30 (ish) hard hitting questions!

Welcome to Season #3 Episode #4 of the Virtus Podcast.    Today your guest is Tyler Frost, The boy from Hamilton.    Some say the record breaking musical of the same name is based on his exploits, those people would be wrong. This episode is all about Tyler. We chatted about Tyler the Student, Tyler the coach and Tyler the human. A great insight into a young coach who is carving out a prosperous career in the fitness industry and whilst building a life a long way from home.  A phenomenal young man with a wonderful outlook on coaching, growth and all aspects of his existence. Enjoy.

Having Caitlin and Gemma on today to talk about what they do with Fusion, what they want to achieve, what each of us can do to contribute to our community and take action to impact this cause was a very important conversation.  Fusion Mornington Peninsula is part of Fusion Australia, a national youth and community organisation committed to empowering the young people of the Mornington Peninsula and enabling the wider community to find their place in making this happen. On August 6th the Virtus Family is participating in the Sleep In Your Car event.  Join us to sleep out for the night, in your car at Mornington Park or at home, or sleeping rough within the event boundary, and help raise the crucial funds needed to support young people and families without homes on the Mornington Peninsula. Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to support you for sleeping rough by sponsoring you through your fundraising page. Registrations are open! hit the below links to get involved. Join the Virtus Team for SIYC  https://sleepinyourcar.gofundraise.com.au/ https://morningtonpeninsula.fusion.org.au/how-you-can-help/sleepinyourcar/

Episode 6 of The Virtus Podcast sees our newest coach, Jazz Speight make her debut behind the microphone!   Since giving us all covid in late December, Jazz has been an incredibly valuable and much-loved addition to our team. Having just finished her Uni placement at a Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic, Jazz sat down for a chat with Virtus Head Coach, Mitch Rowe   Jazz is still fresh to the team, so whether you've been lucky enough to spend some time with her, or you're yet to meet her; this podcast is an opportunity for you to get to know our newest coach!

Our resident nutritionist extraordinaire, Clare Power, pops in for a chat on Episode 7 of The Virtus Podcast!   Born and bred in the UK, Clare talks about her move to Australia, how she manages to feed a household of NINE, and her journey to starting her own nutrition coaching business   In the second half of the episode turns into a bit of a nutrition "Ask Me Anything" segment. Clare answers a variety of questions/prompts from the Virtus Family; delving into topics such as PCOS, how to get more iron in a meat-free diet, and how to fuel for performance   HEAPS of nuggets of information throughout this episode - enjoy!

Well well well, how the turn tables... Virtus Podcast host Lachlan Wallace takes his turn in the interviewee chair this week and it turns out exactly how you'd expect; our first 2-parter for Season 3 is here!   In Part A/I/1, Lachie takes us on a journey from birth of Lachie, to just after the birth of Virtus. He talks about the importance of being surrounded by such incredible support networks and how ultimately it was the people around him that shaped him and Virtus into what it is today.   We're left on a cliffhanger, as the podcast wraps up just as we begin to dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and the ramifications of owning a small business during those bizarre times

I don't know how, but we've somehow managed to condense a podcast with Lachlan Wallace into 16 minutes! If you want to learn more about our fearless leader but didn't have a spare 2 hours; this brief episode is for you

Part A was a dense recap of the birth of Virtus and how we got to where we are. In the second part of the Lachlan Wallace Podcast, we discuss the future for both Virtus and Lachie, his favourite things about the coaches and some of the members, as well as the general ambiguities of life itself

Before she jets off back to the United States, India Blyth pops in to the studio to chat all things 'ball with Mitch, who is back in the hosting chair!   A College Basketball athlete, India chats about her love of the sport and how she got into it, as well as diving into what it takes to get to the College level of performance and beyond

Pumped to get our long-time friend Ed Wischer back on the podcast this week!   Some of you may have seen Ed around the gym on occasion snapping some flicks/vids and lending us a huge helping hand with content creation! He sat down with Lachie to chat about leaving the corporate world to become a freelancer (starting his own business as a photographer/filmmaker), the skills needed to do so, and the importance of leaning into community, connection, and people.   Ed is incredible at what he does, check out his work on Instagram at @edward.wischer.productions   p.s. you'll be seeing a whole lot of Ed throughout September... watch this space

Get to know the man behind the camera! Ed Wischer jumps into the Quickfire 30 hot seat this week

Very grateful to have the wonderful Ali Miles on this weeks podcast.  Performance Dietitian, Mum of 3 & all round legend. Ali Miles, the founder of Fuel School, is arguably one of Australia's most in-demand high-performance sports dietitians. Ali's performance nutrition strategies have helped some of the world's top athletes and teams embrace performance fuelling and achieve their ultimate sporting aspirations. Mitch sat down with Ali this week to chat all things family, career, nutrition & family! This one is not to be missed!   Hit up https://www.alimiles.com.au/ for all the good things!

This one went a little off the rails on more than 1 occasion...   For the first time ever; Lachie, Tyler, and Mitch are all on the podcast at the same time and it did not disappoint. Well, maybe a little. The lads recapped the first 11 episodes of the podcast and chatted about their excitement for the remainder of Season 3 and the potential guests that we'd love to sit down and chat with.   We also played around with an exciting new feature, with members of the Virtus Family now able to appear on the Virtus Podcast via voice message! We fielded some Q&A questions via voice message and did mini deep-dives on the intriguing ones. If you enjoyed this chat, there may be more episodes in the future with all the lads on the couch. Watch this space!   Instagram handles: Lachie: @theexcellencecoach Mitch: @performancecoach_rowe Tyler: @totumstrength Virtus: @virtusperformance    

Alcoholic, unhappy, depressed & anxious. Not words which anyone would attribute on face value to this wonderful human.    Meet Jordan Coady. A man who has been down some of life's darkest holes and pulled himself out. Todays chat dives deep into addiction, mental health, human psychology, the importance of sharing and finding a purpose.    A human genuinely making the world a better place, please take the time to give this a watch and listen! 

Off the back of recording one of the most impactful Virtus Podcast episodes of all time, Jordan Coady sits in the Quickfire 30 hot seat.   We highly recommend you check out his full episode, but if you're pressed for time, tune into this brief episode to get to know this week's star!

It was looking like we'd struggle to condense this Quickfire 30 episode to under an hour, but we somehow got it done.    Darren's main episode this week was phenomenal, as he chatted all about the lessons he learnt throughout the early days of his life and the importance of working hard in all pursuits. Today, learn all about the great man in depth as he takes his seat in the Quickfire 30 hot seat

This week on the Virtus Podcast we have the wonderful Katie Boulton of Katie Jean Health. Katie is a Naturopath with a decade of experience in the world of health and fitness. Katie's passion is helping clients feel amazing, naturally. She is an Advanced Diploma & Degree qualified Naturopath forever researching and learning. Katie's practice is built on a passion for balanced health & happy lifestyle. Katie treats patients from all walks of life, for issues such as PCOS, preconception care, acne, anxiety, weight loss, cold/flu, dry cough, phlegmy cough, chronic mouth ulcers. This is all done via Zoom or phone call from the privacy of your home. This was a wonderful chat with a brilliant human. You can follow and learn more about Katie via her instagram You can book in a consult with Katie via this booking link! https://zez.am/katiejeanhealth

Time to get to know Katie with the Quickfire 30 This week on the Virtus Podcast we have the wonderful Katie Boulton of Katie Jean Health. Katie is a Naturopath with a decade of experience in the world of health and fitness. Katie's passion is helping clients feel amazing, naturally. She is an Advanced Diploma & Degree qualified Naturopath forever researching and learning. Katie's practice is built on a passion for balanced health & happy lifestyle. Katie treats patients from all walks of life, for issues such as PCOS, preconception care, acne, anxiety, weight loss, cold/flu, dry cough, phlegmy cough, chronic mouth ulcers. This is all done via Zoom or phone call from the privacy of your home. This was a wonderful chat with a brilliant human. You can follow and learn more about Katie via her instagram You can book in a consult with Katie via this booking link! https://zez.am/katiejeanhealth

Tyler is joined by good friend and Build n Burn OG, Matthew LaFontaine on this week's episode.   A self-proclaimed ratbag student with a lot of footballing talent, "Laffa" moved to WA mid-2021, escaping Victoria during what were some of the toughest lockdown restrictions.   Laf talks about the burden these lockdowns placed on his mental health, life in WA, and the lessons he's learnt and would pass on to his younger "ratbag" self that was trying to realise his dream of playing AFL

Jess Ryan is sunshine in human form. For the Virtus Family, you won't need us to say much more.   If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Jess, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know this wonderful human.   Jess is a Coach, Osteopathy Student & someone who invests everything she can into bettering herself, so that she can better every person she comes in contact with.   From her time at Virtus, to Online Coaching and Internships in the US, Jess has had her share of experiences in every part of our industry. This chat however, covers much more than just training, if you want to a growth mindset, being the best you can be, and learning at every step, do not miss this episode of the Virtus Podcast

Jess Ryan is sunshine in human form. For the Virtus Family, you won't need us to say much more.   If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Jess, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know this wonderful human in under 15 minutes!   Jess is a Coach, Osteopathy Student & someone who invests everything she can into bettering herself, so that she can better every person she comes in contact with. Tune into the main episode if you're hungry for more Jess!

The boys are back to share some stories from the past few weeks!   There's been a few cases of theft recently; hear all about how a stranger let himself into Mitch's house on Wednesday morning and took his car for a spin around Clyde. Also tune in for the finale of the debacle of Tyler's missing Frank Green...   The lads also chat BeReal and updates in their own training lives

Like most of our wonderful guests, its difficult to distil the complexity of a wonderful human into a small blurb. If you're already sold, listen or watch the episode and you'll get to know James much better than we could ever write in a few sentences.   James is one of our wonderful members here at Virtus. A man who has tried his hand at a number of university degrees, having recently embarked on his masters degree in Counselling. After a recent move to the other side of the country, a European adventure and a decision to relocate back home (and back to Virtus), it was a pleasure to sit down with James to chat about who he is, what he values and what he wants to do moving forward!   James is someone who is making the world a better place everyday through genuine connection, one not to miss.

Get to know James in under 10 minutes! Then, when you're done; tune into the main episode   Like most of our wonderful guests, its difficult to distil the complexity of a wonderful human into a small blurb. If you're already sold, listen or watch the episode and you'll get to know James much better than we could ever write in a few sentences.   James is one of our wonderful members here at Virtus. A man who has tried his hand at a number of university degrees, having recently embarked on his masters degree in Counselling. After a recent move to the other side of the country, a European adventure and a decision to relocate back home (and back to Virtus), it was a pleasure to sit down with James to chat about who he is, what he values and what he wants to do moving forward!   James is someone who is making the world a better place everyday through genuine connection, one not to miss.

This week, Lachie sat down with Ben, Nathan and Mason from Speak Share to chat about all they've achieved other the last couple of years and about their plans for the future.   Speak & Share is a Mental Health organisation that encourages the tough conversations and challenges mental health stigma. Through our preventative approach, we connect with the community by facilitating school and sporting club programs, as well as local events.   Following our own personal experiences, we have identified that there is a need to influence our community. Whilst we respect that we aren't mental health professionals, we have a story to share and are willing to make ourselves vulnerable to lead the way for others to follow. For too long now, mental health has been the elephant in the room. However, through our humorous approach we aim to normalise speaking & sharing for everyone.

This week's guest can't quite wrap his head around the fact that our listeners would tune in to listen to him talk for an hour. But, we immensely appreciated the Managing Director of the Betty's Burgers franchise; Troy McDonagh popping in to chat with Tyler. Troy has many fingers in many pies; with a passion for people development and team cohesiveness, Troy keeps himself busy by helping bring the staff together in the many businesses he is involved in, including our close friends at Commonfolk Coffee! The importance of filling your own cup up, training, values, and a brief stint in the AFL which was ravaged by knee injury are all discussed in this brief podcast.

As we approach a wonderful but often chaotic time of year, Tyler and Clare sit down to chat all things stress modulation Stress comes in many forms (almost everything is a stressor to the organism in some way or another), but it is the dose that determines the poison. This chat dives into what stress is and how the body responds to it, tools to manage stress in real-time and counter the effects of chronic stress, how to make friends with stress and use it as your friend, as well as some nutritional interventions to help nourish the body with an abundance of nutrients in order to feel and perform better. If you're struggling to unwind and are feeling constantly "wired", there will be many gems in this episode that will help you to step back and fill your cup up. How many times do you think we can say the word "stress" in an hour? Tune in to find out Other links: Dr Rhonda Patrick - https://www.instagram.com/foundmyfitness/ Wim Hof Guided Breathwork - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ Clare's first Q&A Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r8YTTTNto45dU7TuuCwBd?si=42fb2d58b0cb4957   Instagram: Clare - @nutritiontherapycoach Tyler - @totumstrength

What is Winecast you might ask? Well, it's a podcast about wine. Who else to join us for a podcast about wine than the "Mayor of Montalto" himself, Mr Mark Coffer!   Enjoy a piece of wine and hospitality history as Tyler and Mark share a few yarns about the Aussie and UK music and hospitality scenes whilst knocking back some of Montalto's finest. It's a fun episode of the podcast that will get you in the mood for the upcoming silly season and more than likely craving a wine - so why not pour a glass with us and come along for the journey!

The Obstacle Is The Way apparently, and for Bailey Schmidt this year, there were more than a few obstacles. Multiple broken bones, mental health battles, missing the Grand Final (and a bizarre concussion at Strawberry Fields) resulted in a year that didn't go according to script. But, despite the troubles we face in life, the world doesn't stop spinning, and Bailey took everything on the chin and came out the other side. In this episode, Bailey shares his insight into his 2022, the resources and learnings that got him through and why he's moving to the Sunshine Coast! Disclaimer: This podcast was filmed on a Sunday morning - Tyler and Bailey were both very much battling. Please persist through the first 20 minutes as our brains slowly switch on

Lachie, Tyler, Mitch, and Jazz recap what's been an incredible 2022!

Welcome back to the Virtus Performance podcast!! Season 4, huge, we're stoked to be back! 

Mitch was lucky to sit down with long-time uni friend Nick Jankovskis who is a sport scientist, AFL umpire and sport tragic. Nick currently applies his trade out of METS Performance Consulting in Mulgrave which specialises in coaching and consulting for people with an invested interest in endurance sport.  Mitch and Nick spoke about what it's like to be an AFL umpire, athlete and some powerful tools for those looking to take their endurance performance nutrition to another level. 

See below important links to access Nick's content and show notes to filter through to your interests in the podcast! 
Links: Nick's IG - https://instagram.com/nj_sportscience?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk= Nick's Youtube - https://youtube.com/@NJSportScience METS Performance IG - https://instagram.com/metsperformance?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk= METS Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/physiology-secrets/id131050109 Timeline: 12:36 The benefit of positive encouragement & feedback early for development 14:45 The umpiring pathway 19:03 Umpiring KPI's.  26:34 Nick's top 3 games/moments as an umpire 40:25 What does a week look like as an umpire? 46:50 Why hiring yourself a practitioner is so important as an athlete 55:42 Life in the USA 1:00:36 The beginning of METs Performance 1:06:33 Triathlon metrics & measures of performance 1:11:41 The untapped power of nutrition on performance 1:19:52 Nick's non-negotiable factors for nutrition & performance 1:21:34 How to replace water loss 1:23:38 How to refuel your nutrition 1:26:02 Intake timing during a marathon 1:31:21 Practice above & more difficult than you need for an event 1:32:05 Recommendations to get into long course endurance events

Welcome back to the Virtus Performance podcast!!   Season 4, huge, we're stoked to be back! Mitch was lucky to sit down with Jack Lyons who has taken on the incredible challenge of doing 50 marathons in 50 days to raise money for homelessness. What a man. Jack is also a professional MMA fighter what takes some serious hard work and determination. The episode ranges from what made Jack to be the determination individual he is, preparation to be an MMA fighter and what does 50 marathons in 50 days actually look like.   See below important links to access Jack's story and show notes to filter through to your interests in the podcast!   Links: - Jack's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jacklyonsmma/ - Blessing Bags IG - https://www.instagram.com/blessingbagsmelbourne/     TimeStamp: 0:55 - Who is Jack Lyons? 4:23 - What is it like being a MMA fighter? 6:38 - How Jack started the idea of 50 marathons in 50 days 9:48 - Blessing Bags Initiatives 12:25 - School life 19:10 - Fighting career progression 20:38 - What is MMA? 22:24 - A ‘normal' training week 28:23 - Training & preparing to be an MMA fighter 35:31 - Jack's team 40:05 - Recovery from training 41:12 - Jack's fighting career, best moments & preparation 59:30 - Topic of the day; 50 Marathons in 50 Days 1:05:58 - How do you prepare for such an event 1:07:52 - Support & Sponsorship 1:09:39 - Nutrition 1:12:14 - Mindset 1:17:21 - Jack's mission post-event 1:19:31 - Day post-marathon 1:23:03 - What's next challenge-wise 1:29:19 - Who/what do you want to be remembered by?

Welcome back to the Virtus Performance podcast!! Season 4, huge, we're stoked to be back! Mitch sat down with Tess Rolley who applies her trade as Physiologist Projects Manager at the Victorian Institute of Sport working closely with rowers amongst a few different sports. Tess is also currently completing her PHD in the area of investigating ACL injuries and concussion in AFLW players. A super relevant and exciting space to be in!   The episode ranges from the quick grown and develop of Tess, both personally & professionally, the weekend warrior she is and her views around ACL injuries, injury prevention and future research endeavours. See below important links to access Tess's world and show notes to filter through to your interests in the podcast! Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-rolley-00a278150/ Deakin Contact - https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/tess-rolley Research - https://www.tandfonline.com/author/Rolley%2C+Tess+   TimeStamp: 1:20 - Who Is Tess? 7:35 - Being comfortable being uncomfortable 10:40 - Being a good role model and leader 22:50 - The education system 32:15 - Hobbies 41:04 - Basketball career 46:06 - Virtus Family questions 58:45 - Topic of the poddy - ACL Risk & Injury Prevention. 1:03:52 - The PHD process 1:11:35 - The testing method 1:14:08 - How to curb the ACL injury pandemic 1:19:42 - Tess's other research studies 1:25:00 - ‘Injury Prevention'

Welcome back to the Virtus Performance podcast!! Season 4, huge, we're stoked to be back! Shane Scott is our resident account at Virtus Performance and affectionately known as Mr Consistent. A little different of a guest to our usual as Shane doesn't necessarily have a sporting or athletic background which will be pleasing to some listeners ears i'm sure. Shane has a methodical approach to many aspects of his life whether that is work, training or everyday living which allows him to foster discipline, create routine and build habits. If you're at Virtus around 7am in the morning i'm sure you've seen him but don't know much about him as he's a pretty unassuming character so I was stoked that he agreed to come on to the podcast and have a chat! As always, exited for this one!!

Mitch sat down with and talked a bit of shop with Mitch Greaves of Melbourne Fitness & Performance and the Hawthorn Football Club where he has roles as Co-Owner/Athletic Performance Coach and Head of Strength and Conditioning respectively. As a leader in the sports performance industry, Mitch is an Exercise Physiologist by trade with exceptional systems and applications both in the gym and on the field. Being involved in the AFLW system for many years, Mitch's ability to return athletes to performance with greater physical outcomes is second to none. A leader in the field-based training space, this one is not to miss! A little more a sports performance specific conversation between the two Mitch's this podcast which will be highly valuable with many takeaways for up & coming, developing and experienced athletes, coaches & clinicians. See below links to access Mitch & MFP's socials: https://www.instagram.com/mitchgreaves8/ https://www.instagram.com/melbfitperformance/ https://www.teammfp.com.au/  

This week, Tyler, Mitch and Lachie spoke briefly about our testing and goal setting weeks, Run Club, what's been happening throughout their lives, The Virtus team retreat, and the Run for the kids which took place this weekend gone. Hopefully you enjoy this because there's plenty more where this came from!

Hello Virtus Family! Welcome back to the Virtus Podcast! Today's guest, George Fletcher, is a favourite amongst the Virtus clients and a regular here on the gym floor. George's path to Virtus like many others comes from a background of injuries and setbacks but is coming out the other end now onto hopefully a successful year for the Peninsula Old Boys in the VAFA. The topic of resiliency with elicit different responses from different people so listen to how George approaches life, training and injuries on this episode along with many exciting aspects of George's world including a not to distant wedding, football, friendships and golf. I loved every minute of sitting with George and diving deeper into George's world so I hope you do too!

Hello Virtus Family! Welcome back to the Virtus Podcast! Another elite human on my list of ‘People I want to podcast & connect with' for a very, very long time and i'm so glad we got it done. Two-time Virtus intern, Gym Manager at Infinite Fitness Peninsula and extreme sport-loving human. Campbell has done some really cool shit in his life to date and has many exciting things on the horizon so watch this space!  See below links to access Campbell's & IFP's socials: https://www.instagram.com/infinitefitnesspeninsula/ https://www.ifp.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/coachcampbell_/

A lot happening here! No Tyler this week but gained two more beautiful humans in DJ Jazzy Jeff aka Jazzalicious aka Jazzington and Georgia. Mitch is 16 days into 75 hard but managed an ankle roll on a bike? Run club on easter sunday! Jazz 100% mocked her mother ! (just joking sarah xo) Great week! 

Tyler and Matt LaFontaine catch up for the first time in a couple of months and decide to record it for the podcast! The boys check-in with each other's mental health, chat new and exciting work opportunities for Laf, break-ups, and think back to the last time they both cried.   If you want to listen to Laf's first episode where we dive into his life, upbringing, and moving to WA, you can listen HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gkf29lpcK4jaa8LpDzshQ?si=bc95d3da207149d7   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Mitch's car getting stolen 0:42 - Introduction 2:28 - Footy talk 5:20 - Laf's new job with Speak & Share 10:01 - Mental Health check-in 18:18 - Gratitude & why do we avoid things that are good for us? 23:41 - Self-doubt & comparison (Firefighter applications) 26:02 - Where do you find the motivation to keep improving? 31:48 - Laf's spontaneous 50km Run 38:40 - Time Management 44:02 - When was the last time you cried?   Virtus Junior Athlete Development Seminar TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/608922291967 INSTAGRAM: Virtus Performance - https://www.instagram.com/virtusperformance/ Tyler Frost - https://www.instagram.com/totumstrength/

The podcast people have been waiting for... joking Tyler x   This week's catch-up was predominantly Tyler filling us in on his plans for his Euro Trip, Lachie's update on his bum calf, and most importantly; the upcoming "Bring A Friend Week"!

Meet Unna! Unna is the founder of Unna movement and is an Exercise Physiologist & Coach. We recently welcomed Unna into our family and she has fit right in! You can find Unna just up the stairs here at virtus, or more through her website https://www.unnamovement.com/ .

This week we welcome Renee to the podcast, and to the Virtus team! Renee will be joining us as a performance coach and program facilitator helping with schools and club sessions, and we are over the moon about it! All shared their views on what gym equipment they considered “useless” and Tyler got some new fresh kicks!

Todays podcast we welcome Renee Saulitis and Jazz to the hosting side of podcasts! Renee is an AFLW Player for St Kilda and is doing her bachelor in sport and exercise science. Renee is also hopping on board as a performance coach and program facilitator so get use to seeing her around the gym a heap more! We are so happy to welcome Renee to the team and we hope you are too!

Welcoming Steph onto the Virtus podcast, Steph is a milestone member here at Virtus having completed 1000 sessions with us and if you have been lucky enough to meet Steph you would know that she is a friend to many and someone who is always there to chat or have a laugh with. We are so happy Steph was finally on the podcast, and hope you are too!

Jakob & Lachie made their way down the Peninsula Link to catch up with Tyler back in April! Fresh out of the ice bath and still shivering, the boys came on to the podcast to reflect on their journey through University and eventually into the Online Coaching scene.   Timestamps and social media links are below:   0:00 - Introduction & Ice Bath reflections 7:29 - Who is Lachie? 12:17 - Who is Jakob? 15:50 - Coaching Youth 19:58 - Thoughts on Online Coaching 23:25 - How did Lachie & Jakob meet? 27:06 - What did you appreciate most about going to Uni and what would you do differently? 31:02 - What's something you look back on from your early coaching days and CRINGE at? 35:35 - How did Tyler meet Lachie & Jakob? 47:45 - Training goals over the next 12 months 52:48 - Things we've changed our mind on over the past 12 months 1:00:24 - Our definitions of success in life 1:06:55 - Who performed better at Beyond The Valley?   Jakob Barlow Instagram: @barlowcoaching https://www.instagram.com/barlowcoaching/ Website: barlowcoaching.com   Lachie Kennett Instagram: @coach_kennett https://www.instagram.com/coach_kennett/ Website: coachkennett.com   Tyler Frost Instagram: @totumstrength https://www.instagram.com/totumstrength/ Website: totumstrength.com

Since winning an AFL Premiership with the Demons in 2021, Jake Lever has been a mainstay of the Virtus gym floor throughout his off-seasons. Currently juggling father time, being a husband to his amazing Wife, Jess, and hunting a 2nd premiership with the Demons; Jake was super generous to join Tyler for an incredible 2 hour chat on the Podcast! We talk about how life has changed for the All-Australian defender since having children and moving down to the Peninsula, how he coped with dwindling motivation in 2022 after ticking off 2 of the biggest goals of his career in 2021, and the shift in culture at the club that ultimately led to the Melbourne Demons becoming the successful powerhouse club that they are today. 0:00 - Jake's favourite thing about Virtus 3:41 - Coping with a lack of motivation in 2022 after the 2021 Premiership 15:00 - What changes have been made at the club to help the boys mentally rejuvenate? 17:56 - What does a week look like in-season? 19:38 - What do you enjoy doing for recovery? 21:22 - How do you balance footy with being a father/husband? 30:56 - Meeting Jess (Wife) 33:31 - Getting drafted to Adelaide 39:35 - Biggest learning from living with Patrick Dangerfield 42:10 - Was SA a more intense footy state than Victoria? 44:05 - Moving back to Melbourne (& “booing”) 47:34 - 2017 Grand Final loss & relationship with Tex Walker 51:21 - Which opposition player would you love to play alongside? 54:12 - Culture shift at the Melbourne footy club before the 2021 Premiership 1:03:36 - What changes did you make to become the best intercept player in the AFL? 1:13:49 - Moving to the Peninsula 1:23:05 - Best thing your kids have taught you 1:26:35 - Favourite thing about Jess 1:32:27 - Teammate word association 1:33:39 - Fan questions 1:33:40 - Would you rather 1v1 Pig or May? 1:34:32 - What do you love about James Jordon? 1:35:20 - Would you consider a move to the MPNFL post-career? 1:35:37 - What is your favourite country song? 1:39:20 - Moustache talk 1:42:37 - Last time you cried or felt overwhelmed emotionally? 1:53:26 - Favourite thing about Simon Goodwin 1:54:50 - Dave Ryan nearly killing Jake with a barbell

Mothers day run club filled with lots of love from our friends over at lululemon, but sadly tyler had a very lonely sunday morning coaching session, football and school programs starting to begin with renee whoop whoop! 

Meet Benny Diccocio, owner of BCD Fitness. A phenomenal man with a phenomenal story. Just before the pandemic, Ben suffered his first spontaneous pneumothorax of what would end up becoming THREE. Alongside battling a lifelong struggle with eczema, Ben's condition regressed to the point where his skin couldn't properly thermoregulate, leading to sleepless nights and gruelling mornings waking up to a bed covered in blood and skin flakes. Ben questioned the worth of his existence many times, however, he has emerged through the darkness and on the podcast shares his incredible journey of healing.   0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Who is Benny? 4:50 - What value can clients get from online coaching that face to face may not provide? 6:15 - What mistakes have you made along the way and what have you learnt from them? 10:16 - Growing up as Ben Dicoccio 20:35 - Advice to those that are stagnating with their progress 22:06 - Recovering from Pneumothorax  29:22 - Recovering from topical steroid withdrawal and eczema 33:47 - Things Ben implemented to kickstart the recovery process 36:56 - The dark days 43:18 - What habits have you implemented to heal your skin? 49:25 - What makes a good healthcare practitioner?  52:30 - What flares up YOUR skin and how did you discover your triggers? 58:44 - Future of BCD Fitness   Instagram: instagram.com/bcdfitness_   

Tylers trip quickly approaches, More terrible jokes, Some more member shoutouts, Virtus run club was substituted by a walk, run and roll, More poddy content! See you in 3 months Tyler!

JAIMEE IS BACK AND SHES COACHING!!!!!  We are so happy that Jaimee will now be taking on a coaching roll here at virtus, catch her here and come say hi every Tuesday and Thursday! With pleanty of exciting events coming up, make sure to be checking and keeping up to date with our socials! 

Is lachies calf injury in cm instead of mm? An old tear? or lachie is in denial? Lachie (almost) bought house wooooo! Mitch is an ambassador for lulu woooo! Some advice giving to tyler, Mitch expressing some grief is just a few things the boys cover in this weeks wrap up!

This week mitch sat down with Collingwood AFLW player Tarni White to talk all things Football, Draft day, Moving interstate, Injuries, Trades and so much more! 

This weeks podcast sounds a little different! Welcoming Georgia to the hosting side of the podcast and joining her was Tess and Liv! Testing week is upon us again! Get your testing done so our coaches and yourself can see your growth over the last 12 weeks. Some events creep closer aswell, with gin and whiskey night creeping up, don't forget to get your tickets! And also around the gym floor we have yoga sing ups and monkey movement! DON'T WANNA MISS THESE!Things may have derailed off topic a few times but don't worry, this weeks a good one! Come sit, listen and have a laugh with us as we chat about our week and much much more. 

A clean, civilised, and incredibly thought provoking chat. If that's what you're after, this one's not for you   In all seriousness, these boys are highly respected coaches within the industry and Tyler absolutely loved having them down for a laid-back chat! There was passion, shouting, and a lot of swearing. Chris (Dirk) is one of the best up and coming coaches in Australia; the Head of Performance at Woodford Sport Science Consulting shares some of his learnings from his time in the College system at Iowa. Jeremy (Brick) is a beast of a powerlifter, currently transitioning from athlete development to coaching powerlifting. His energy in the gym is unmatched.    The boys share some of their own personal coaching standards and talk about the importance of training environment and how they make WSSC a place that people want to come and train   0:00 - Everyone trains hard around Brick 3:06 - The emotional toll of injury and the importance of language 15:03 - We lose logic when it comes to the human body 20:05 - Every day is a fight 23:18 - The importance of community and showing up 28:25 - Be YOURSELF 31:16 - How do you create an environment where people want to show up? 35:59 - Coaching standards 43:44 - Brick losing and rediscovering his love of coaching 51:30 - Dirk's time in Iowa 1:01:24 - Future of Brick & Dirk

Goal review week! Following every testing week, we have goal setting! This allows us to go back and look at your previously set goals and see how you went on achieving them! Gin and whiskey night followed by yoga this weekend! Don't wanna miss this! Get your tickets!  

This week, Lachie sat down with Sam Crawford the Co founder of monkey movement. With our event with monkey movement coming up very soon, we would defiantly recommend having a listen/watch to this podcast! Enjoy!

Welcoming Brit Cox onto the Virtus podcast! We are so lucky to have Brit, a 4x olympian and 2x World champion join us to sit down and have a chat with Mitch and Tess. Sit down watch and enjoy as we find out all about Brit and her success.

WE'RE BACK! Brining the Virtus podcast back in style with a very special first guest, one of our star Coaches, Jac Jac! Immerse yourself and get to know Jacqui, her home life, coaching journey and so much more! Wether your at the work desk enjoying a Monday morning coffee, on the way to work or doing non of the above (LOL) we know season 4 is gonna be an absolute HIT, especially with the start were off to! Every Sunday, 7pm. Available through Youtube, Spotify and Apple Music! Happy listening!

DAKOTA WATSON! With the Virtus pod back in full swing, we thought it was about time to have Dak Dak join Lach for a chat! Sit down and immerse yourself in this awesome episode as Dakota talks about diving headfirst into coaching, building her confidence, recovering from her knee surgery, and sharing insights into her day-to-day life! Whether you're sitting down enjoying a Sunday night snack or tuning in during your early morning drive to work, we can already tell you're going to love this one. We're back, baby! Every Sunday at 7 PM on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Happy listening!

TYLER FROST! As Tyler's departure date draws closer, sit down with Tyler and Lachie as they chat about his exciting upcoming travels, new job, and just how much we're going to miss him! Before we say goodbye to Tyler, make sure to show him some love and support in the next few weeks before he heads off for the foreseeable future. Don't miss his farewell event on April 12th at 7 PM at Virty! Listen to the new season of the Virtus Podcast anytime, anywhere, via Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube. Happy listening!

Join Lachie as he sits down with Rick Mirabella to discuss all things life, fitness, work, and much more! Episode 4 of the Virtus Podcast marks our full return, and we're excited to dive back into the conversation.  Whether you're winding down your weekend or gearing up for a fresh start on Monday morning, the Virtus Podcast is the perfect way to kick off or end your week. Tune in anywhere, anytime on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Catch us every Sunday at 7 PM for a fresh episode. Happy listening!

Episode 5 of the Virtus Podcast is here, and we have an exciting one for you! This week, we welcome Nina, a registered nutritionist. If you're looking to learn the basics of nutrition and supplementation, this episode is the perfect place to start. Tune in and catch the new season of the Virtus Podcast every Sunday at 7 PM on your favourite streaming platform!

This week is shaping up to be an exciting one! Join Lachie as he welcomes Aiden Hinson, our new performance coach, for his debut on the Virtus Podcast. Discover Aiden's impressive sports background, his journey into coaching, and his life experiences. Tune in to catch the new season of the Virtus Podcast every Sunday at 7 PM on your favourite streaming platform!

WARNING: This episode contains some seriously exciting stuff! We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new performance coach, Maddy Morrison! Many of you might recognise her from her time training with us, but this podcast is the perfect chance to really get to know her. With over 12 years of coaching experience, Maddy brings a wealth of knowledge and is already fitting in seamlessly here at Virtus. Let's give her a warm welcome and show her some love! New episodes drop every Sunday at 7 PM, available on all your favourite listening platforms.

Introducing Josh Reid Jones on the Virtus Podcast for his debut with Lach! Josh is a social impact professional, social entrepreneur, and the founder of The Just Be Nice Project. His mission is to "create extraordinary positive change in the world by making ordinary positive change." Learn more about Josh and his incredible work at joshreidjones.com.

Jason Cox, owner of "High Performance Cricket" joins us as our first guest for the Podcast's 5th season. With cricket season in full-swing, Coxy chats to Tyler about all things cricket S&C and management of cricket-related injuries. Coxy has developed some of the state's best cricketers including Australian international off-spinner, Todd Murphy.  The man from Koo Wee Rup also spends a bit of time with the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL as their Head S&C where Virtus athlete, Darcy Murr plays. So, we spent the first 5 minutes of the episode gassing him up. 0:00 - What makes humans like Darcy Murr so great to coach? 4:50 - Management of cricket related injuries 14:20 - History of High Performance Cricket 18:55 - Traits of highly successful humans and coaches 33:30 - Coxy's beginning in the Health & Fitness industry 39:50 - Learnings from coaching at rowing club 46:30 - Perks of training online with High Performance Cricket

The Virtus pod IS BACK! We're back for another season of real conversations, meaningful insight, and the stories that drive us to live and feel better. Season 5 is all about lifetime health, function, and performance, exploring what it truly means to thrive across every stage of life. To kick things off, we're joined by Nina Keller, the newest member of our Allied Health team at Virtus. Nina is a psychologist and the owner of Mind Haus, bringing with her a deeply holistic approach to helping people understand themselves, build resilience, and create sustainable wellbeing. In this first episode, we dive into Nina's journey, her philosophy of care, and how she blends psychology, curiosity, and connection to support long-term health and performance. If you're here to learn, grow, and challenge the way you think about health, this season is for you. New episodes every Sunday 7pm, Get around it!  

Episode 2 is here and we've got a very special guest! After five years, Simon Cooper returns to the Virtus Podcast!

Episode 3 of the Virtus Performance Podcast welcomes, Jo Lavin; a dedicated trainer, mother, and mentor whose mission is to empower women through every stage of life. With a unique blend of training expertise, lived experience, and grounded parenting philosophies, Jo helps women build strength not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.   As the owner of Natal Strength and a featured voice on the Virtus Performance Podcast, Jo brings honest conversations, practical wisdom, and real-life insight to women navigating motherhood, training, and personal growth.   On this episode you'll find: ✨ Training guidance for real-life strength ✨ Practical and compassionate parenting philosophies ✨ Mindset tools for balancing motherhood and personal development ✨ Insights from Jo's journey in business, life, and motherhood New episodes drop every Sunday at 7pm via Youtube, Podbean and Spotify

VIRTUS PODCAST — EPISODE 4 | Paul Wintle This week on the Virtus Podcast, Lachie sits down with one of the original Virtus athletes and a longtime friend, Paul Wintle. Paul's journey is one of grit, growth, and genuine transformation. A father of two and an aircon mechanic by trade, Paul has spent over a decade pursuing personal development, health changes, and a better way of living. Now, after years of walking the path himself, he's stepped into the world of coaching, helping others make the changes he once had to make alone. In this episode, we explore Paul's evolution from athlete to coach, the mindset shifts that shaped his last 10 years, fatherhood and balance, growing alongside a supportive community, and why long-term change often starts with a single, honest decision. Whether you're on your own journey of growth or just love hearing real conversations with good people, this episode is full of valuable insights. New episodes every Sunday at 7 pm available via youtube, Spotify and Apple!