The Virtus Podcast

We're back, beautiful people.

Jordy joins me to kick off Season 6, and we get into much more than sets, reps and running.

We talk about his journey through coaching, how adversity helped shape his values, and why connection, curiosity, care and a commitment to growth sit at the centre of what he does.

From leading the strength and conditioning program at Frankston to coaching on the Virtus floor, there's a common thread: see the person, build trust and make training somewhere people actually want to be.

Then we get into the offseason. How do you recover from a long footy season without starting from scratch when preseason rolls around? Jordy walks through the thinking behind our eight-week program, gradually building running and gym work, and why doing the right things consistently beats trying to win November.

A conversation about coaching, football, resilience and getting a little bit better at what's in front of you.

Contains strong language.

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Recorded 8 September 2026.

Episode 5 of the Virtus podcast welcomes Sarah Blackmore!

This episode, Lachie takes a deep dive with Sarah Blackmore, a true Virtus OG, former coach and athlete, and now the owner of Glad Movement.

Sarah has been part of the Virtus story from the early days, and in this episode we dive into her journey through coaching, leadership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in the fitness space.

From the lessons learned on the gym floor to running her own gym, Sarah shares honest insights, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of laughs along the way. More than titles or achievements, Sarah is simply an overall wonderful human, and this conversation reflects exactly that.

Episode 5 of the Virtus podcast welcomes Sarah Blackmore!

This episode, Lachie takes a deep dive with Sarah Blackmore, a true Virtus OG, former coach and athlete, and now the owner of Glad Movement.

Sarah has been part of the Virtus story from the early days, and in this episode we dive into her journey through coaching, leadership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in the fitness space.

From the lessons learned on the gym floor to running her own gym, Sarah shares honest insights, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of laughs along the way. More than titles or achievements, Sarah is simply an overall wonderful human, and this conversation reflects exactly that.

New episodes every Sunday 7pm! Available via Spotify, Youtube & Apple podcasts!

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.

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!

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

Sunday at 7pm via Youtube, Podbean and Spotify

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

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

A former host, performance coach, and an integral part of the Virtus family for almost a decade, Simon is back in the chair and it feels good! We dive into the past, the present, and everything in between.

Episode 2 is here and we’ve got a very special guest!

A former host, performance coach, and an integral part of the Virtus family for almost a decade, Simon is back in the chair and it feels good! We dive into the past, the present, and everything in between.

New episodes every Sunday at 7pm! 📅✨

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.