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What is Virtus, and what does it cost.
What is Virtus Performance?
A strength and conditioning facility in Mornington, coaching everyday people and athletes since 2014. Every session is coached, sessions are capped small, and members are known by name.
How is this different from a normal gym?
A normal gym sells you access to equipment. We coach you: every session run by a coach, capped small, on a program built around your goals. You are paying for progress, not a swipe card.
What does it cost?
Memberships run from $69 to $140 a week depending on the program and how often you train. Every session is coached. The full breakdown is on our pricing page.
Where are you located?
1/2 Torca Terrace, Mornington VIC 3931. Free on-site and street parking out front.
Your first visit
Before you walk in.
What actually happens at the Free Intro?
Thirty minutes with a coach. Your goals, your history, a look around the floor, and an honest recommendation, even if the recommendation is not us.
Do I need any experience?
None. Onboarding is one on one and teaches you everything from the ground up before you ever join a group session.
Am I fit enough to start?
You are exactly who we coach. Nobody on our floor cares what anyone else is lifting. Every member started somewhere.
I'm coming back from an injury, can I still train?
Yes. Tell us in your Free Intro and we build your program around what your body can do right now, alongside physio and osteo if you need it.
What should I bring to my first session?
Comfortable clothes you can move in and closed shoes. We'll sort the rest.
Can juniors train at Virtus?
Yes. We coach junior athletes aged 10 to 18 through our dedicated junior programs. Ask about it in your Free Intro.
Membership & billing
The fine print, in plain English.
Why is onboarding mandatory?
Onboarding is from $360 depending on your training history, and it's a coach's undivided attention while you learn the systems, get screened for how you move, and set the goals that shape everything after. It's why our members progress from week one instead of floating.
Why do you cost more than other gyms?
Because every session is coached. An S&C membership works out around $7 to $9 per coached session, against private coaching from $110 an hour. We compete on coaching quality, never on price or equipment access.
How does billing work?
Weekly direct debit, ongoing until cancelled with 28 days' notice. No lock-in contracts, no joining fees, no surprises.
Can I pause my membership?
Yes. Memberships can be held for up to 4 weeks in any rolling 12-week period, and your billing pauses with it.
What if I'm not sure which membership fits?
That's exactly what the Free Intro is for. Thirty minutes with a coach, and you leave with a recommendation built on your goals, schedule and training history, whether you join or not.
Training & coaching
How sessions actually run.
Will I be training alone or with a coach?
Every single session is coached. You are never handed a program and left to figure it out on your own.
How many people are in a session?
Semi-private, 8 to 12 people, so your coach knows your name and your goals.
How long are sessions?
75 minutes, coached start to finish.
I'm worried it's an intimidating athletes-only gym.
It isn't. Real coaching, zero ego, known by name. A good chunk of our floor has never played competitive sport in their life.
How often should I train?
Most members train 2 to 4 sessions a week. Sessions are fully programmed, so you are in, coached, and out.
The Virtus way
How we do things here.
- You're known by name here. Say hello.
- Zero ego, on the floor and off it.
- Leave the ego at the door. We're all working on something.
- Encourage the person next to you. Their win doesn't take anything from yours.
- Human first, athlete second. Life happens, we adjust, we don't quit.
- Look after the space and look after each other. Rerack it, wipe it down, treat this place like it's yours, because it is.
Don't take our word for it.
Rated 5.0 from 180+Google reviews, where we can't edit a word of them.
★★★★★
Great atmosphere, friendly team, and a really welcoming environment. Can definitely see why so many people recommend this gym!
July 2026 · Google
★★★★★
Went in with a bad back, left with a new back. Highly recommended. Especially when tailoring to a program to suit my needs
July 2026 · Google
★★★★★
Great people doing great things
July 2026 · Google
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