Expert Coaching
Years of real coaching expertise, built into every part of your plan.
Intelligent Training
Structured training that adapts to you and your goals as your progress
Smart Nutrition
Flexible nutrition designed for real life and results
Meet Mark and Lauren
Two world-class coaches. One decade of proven results. Mark Carroll and Lauren Simpson have helped hundreds of thousands of people completely redefine their relationship with fitness
Mark Carroll
Co-Founder
Train with purpose, trust the science, progress every week and build a physique that stays with you for life.
- 15+ Years as an Elite Strength & Hypertrophy Coach
- Coached Over 140,000 Global Transformations
- Coach to World Champions & Top Fitness Educators
Science builds the body. I teach the tools and nutrition periodisation to rebuild your physique through biomechanics and progressive overload, without restrictive dieting. Elite results, made accessible and built to last
Lauren Simpson
Co-Founder
Lift heavy, find your strength, do hard things and show yourself what your body is truly capable of
- 10+ Years as a Global Physique & Transformation Specialist
- WBFF Bikini World Champion & Elite Pro Athlete
- Co-Founder of VRTO & Specialist in Women's Fitness
Strong is sexy. Having beaten the under-eating trap myself, I coach women to fuel their power and build strength the sustainable way. Real results, built to last.
The new era of fitness
We do the thinking. You just have to show up
Training Hub
One centralised hub for all of your training
Goal Tracking
Track your progress overtime to ensure your pushing towards your goals
Workout
Informative workout demos so you have your form locked in. Always.
Nutrition
VRTO Nutrition allow you to take full control of your daily intake
Featured
Programs
Our curated programs that will take you to the next level
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Connected
VRTO COMMUNITY
We grow together. The VRTO Family
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REAL PROGRESS
See the power of VRTO
Abbey
Having the app to push me and guide me through some “me time” really kept my headspace in check. It isn't about pushing my body to its limits or to make drastic physical changes, it's to keep myself accountable for a routine
David, Brisbane, AU
"I love the app, thank you so much to the VRTO team. I can't wait to keep going "
Ashley, Melbourne, AU
Before The Challenge I was so confused, I'd tried so many different fitness platforms but this was the one that clicked for me.
Jess, Gold Coast, AU
"VRTO changed my life! I feel like myself again. I can't wait to see what the next chapter is."
Chris, Brisbane, AU
"VRTO has changed my life. The new app is so easy to use. It makes the transformation so much easier."
Lara G, Gold Coast, AU
VRTO has helped me smash my progress and improve my performance to a another level
Greg S, Brisbane, AU
"Before VRTO I was stuck and couldn't make any progress but after I joined I saw an immediate change"
Victoria R, Newcastle, AU
"Best decision I've made for my fitness. VRTO keeps me accountable without feeling like a chore"
Marcus D, Adelaide, AU
I was skeptical about another fitness app, but VRTO's approach is different. It actually works
Sarah K, Perth, AU
"VRTO turned my messy routine into something I actually stick to every week...."
Valeria, Previous Challenge Winner
I had given up on losing weight and thought it was normal to be unfit after 40. But now I'v elost 12 kg (26lb) and feel like I'm in my 20's again!
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Membership
One plan. Everything included
Start your transformation today. Choose a payment plan to unlock the VRTO Difference
Join the VRTO community today and get
- Exclusive access to the VRTO App
- 30+ expertly designed workout training programs to choose from
- Personalised Meal Plan Builder with 1,500+ Recipes
- Weekly Check-Ins & Progress Tracking
- Ongoing Education and Support from our coaches
- In App Community Tribes and Leaderboards
- Discounted rates on Challenges
FAQ
FAQ
What is VRTO?
VRTO is your Transformation Coach. It's an adaptive training and nutrition system built by Coach Mark Carroll and Lauren Simpson and designed for people who want real, lasting physical change without needing perfect weeks, rigid plans, or constant decision-making.
VRTO is not a workout library where you guess what to do next. It's not a static plan that breaks when you miss a session. And it's not a calorie tracker that records chaos without helping you fix it.
How VRTO actually works?
When you join VRTO, you complete an on-boarding set up and we use the information you provided based on your goals, training focus, your experience level, your schedule, and your nutrition preferences to build your initial strategy.
From there, VRTO places you on a goal-driven coaching path and recommends the optimal program matched to where you are right now, with progression engineered from day one, so the structure evolves as you do.
Every week, the app checks in with you. Every session, it learns from what you log. Every time your goals or circumstances change, it guides you through a structured review rather than leaving you to start from scratch.
What makes it different from other fitness apps?
Most apps hand you a library and hope for the best. VRTO places you on a specific coaching path based on your goals and experience.
Most plans break when life gets busy. VRTO adapts, through features like Express Your Workout™, Home and Injury Friendly Modes, flexible scheduling, and Meal Plan Builder that work with your real life as it changes.
Most trackers record what happened. VRTO uses what happened to recommend what to do next.
Who built it?
VRTO is created by Coach Mark Carroll and Lauren Simpson. Between them, they've coached 250,000+ client transformations. The programs, nutrition frameworks, and coaching methodology inside VRTO are the same evidence-based systems they've used in their coaching practices for decades.
This is not influencer programming. It's proven transformation methodology, built into a system that scales to every person who uses it.
ℹ️ VRTO comes from the Latin root VERTO, meaning to turn, transform, evolve. It's not just a name. It's the philosophy the entire system is built on.
What's included in VRTO subscription?
All memberships access to all our 30+ training programs, personalised meal plans and flexible nutrition coaching, progress tracking, education and weekly check-ins. There's no stripped-back or single-mode version, we believe training and nutrition have to work together to deliver real transformation and results.
Do you offer a free trial?
We don’t offer a free trial currently. Every VRTO plan does include a 5-day cooling-off period for new members. During this time you can cancel for a full refund. After the cooling-off period, plans are non-refundable except in cases of documented hardship or billing errors
I just joined VRTO, what happens now?
Once you have selected your payment plan, and created your account you simply go to the Apple Store or Google Play Store type in VRTO App and download the app onto your device. You will then log in using your email and password you set in creating your account. The app will then guide you through an onboarding set up to personalise your training plan, nutrition, cardio and steps.
How can I view my VRTO subscription details?
We now have a self-service portal live that'll allow you to be able to view your VRTO subscription. Simply click on My Account at the bottom of this website to access it.
Secured by a one-time password, it gives you everything in one place - your next payment date, payment details, any outstanding amounts, the ability to pause for up to 2 weeks, and upgrade or switch plans. No need to contact support
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Is VRTO right for me if I've been lifting for years?
Yes - VRTO is designed to scale with you, even if you’re an experienced lifter. You can choose your training level of intermediate or advanced. The app adapts its programming, progressions, and recommendations based on your training history, performance, consistency, and goals.
I already know the program I want to do, how do I choose it?
That’s great if you have seen from the program library which one is best for you. Every program is ranked based on % match to your goals. Once you join and download the app you will be taken through an onboarding set up to find the best program for you goals. Based on your answers you will be recommended 2-3 best match options. Chances are if the program you want to do matches your goals well it will be recommended for you anyway. If not, then in the onboarding in the app you can always choose the one you want to start with from the program library and then select it
What happens when I finish my program?
VRTO App is designed to adapt to you and your goals. Most programs are approximately 12-16 weeks. You may have achieved your goal of fat loss, or muscle gain during that time. Regardless we recommend going through our Goal Review System in the app upon the completion of your program to set new goals and check anything that has changed in terms of training days, location, time, injury, focus and then select the next program that best matches your current situation.
This is located in the Home screen under My Goals. With over 30 programs in VRTO, there is always another program waiting for you so you can keep progressing to your goals, and achieve new ones!
What happens when my VRTO subscription renews?
After your initial commitment period of 3 months, monthly-billed coaching plans roll into an ongoing month to month subscription you can cancel anytime with 3 days' notice. Upfront plans auto-renew for a new commitment period (3 or 12 months) unless you change plans or cancel at least 3 days before renewal.
I already use an other nutrition tracking app, can I keep using that?
In short, you can - but after you see what is possible in VRTO Nutrition Hub I’m not sure you will, and we can save you money.
We built VRTO to have everything you need to transform including a strong nutrition platform that you can use easily to track and log your food/calories but also to have access to nutritionist approved recipes that fit your calories, eating style and macros.
Our custom meal plan builder gives you the best of both worlds where you can track your meals and food yourself through smart scanning, logging, taking a picture, talking or manually recording - but also giving access to drop in recipes for when you don’t want to think. You can export these recipes to your shopping list and pick the ingredients up on the way home.
Not only that but we keep you on track with nutrition coaching and calorie smoothing nudges that help you not obsess on a perfect day but to make sure over a week you are hitting your targets.
How can I pause or cancel my VRTO membership?
Pausing your subscription
Yes, it is dependent on which plan you choose. Annual (12 month) plans can be paused for up to 8 consecutive weeks. Quarterly (3 month) plans can be paused for up to 2 consecutive weeks. Monthly plans arent eligble for pausing within their first 3 months. Should you need to pause your subscription please contact support@vrtoapp.com or use the chat function in app.
Cancelling your subscription
All VRTO plans have a fixed minimum‑term commitment of 3 months, regardless of billing frequency or usage. Policies differ depending on whether you’re on a Monthly, Quarterly (3‑month) or Annual (12‑month) plan
Monthly Plan (min 3 Months)
- Monthly payments must continue for a minimum of a 3-month term.
- Cancellation is only available after the first 3-months are complete.
- After your first term, monthly plans automatically roll into an ongoing monthly subscription with no further fixed commitment, you can cancel anytime with 3 days’ notice
Quarterly Plan (3 Months upfront)
- The full 3‑month amount is charged at the start.
- Automatically renews for another 3‑month term at the end of the period.
- Each renewal is a new 3-month fixed-term commitment that is non‑refundable and non‑cancellable after the cooling‑off period.
Annual Plan (12 Months upfront)
- The full 12‑month amount is charged at the start.
- Automatically renews for another 12‑month term at the end of the period.
- Each renewal is a new 12-month fixed-term commitment that is non‑refundable and non‑cancellable after the cooling‑off period.
Cooling‑Off Period (All Plans)
All plans include a 5‑day cooling‑off period from your original purchase date. If you cancel within this window, you’ll receive a full refund. After the cooling‑off period ends, no refunds are provided for unused months. This aligns with VRTO’s Terms of Service: https://www.vrtoapp.com/terms
To cancel your subscription or stop auto‑renewal
Please contact the team at support@vrtoapp.com at least 3 business days before your next billing date and include:
- Full name
- The email attached to your VRTO account
- “Cancellation Request” or “Cancel Renewal” in the subject line
- Any feedback you’d like to share (optional)
Do you offer any referral program for your members?
Give & Gain is VRTO's referral program. If you know someone who would benefit from training with us, share your personal link with them. When they join, you both earn two weeks free. Every referral earns the same reward, every time. No limit.
Log in to your Give & Gain portal to get your unique referral link:
Already have an account? Use the "Log in here" option on that page with your VRTO email address.
How it works?
- Log in to your Give & Gain portal using your VRTO email address
- Copy your unique personal referral link
- Share it directly with someone by text, WhatsApp, or email
- When they join VRTO as a paying member, you both earn two weeks free
- There is no limit. Every referral earns the same reward