Another chapter of her life began when she became a mother. Having four children has been a wonderful life experience and highlighted the importance of always maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A passion for keeping fit became a central theme and added another dimension to her life.  

Belinda’s love for health and fitness and the desire to have people share in the fun of spinning became the drive behind her dedication, energy and vision needed to create Studio Rise with her business partner Collette O’Brien.  

When the opportunity arose to make a dream become reality, and to do for a living what she was passionate about, Belinda rose to the challenge and now champions the benefits of exercising in an environment that provides innovative classes where results matter and friendships exists.

The process of refining and developing new boundaries for Studio Rise is an exciting challenge. Being creative and producing the best in people is a strong motivator for Belinda and being part of all achievements clients make is a wonderful return. Knowing that all clients benefit from the workout and classes at Studio Rise is an added bonus and a key driver to take exercise in a fun and exciting new direction. 

When not in the studio Belinda can be found spending time with her friends and family and whenever possible she likes to travel. So keep an eye out she might be arriving where you are soon!

Collette’s combines her extensive background in personal training and group fitness programs to make sure all her clients and class participants complete their sessions feeling that they have achieved .

Prior to the establishment of Studio Rise, Collette owned a successful personal training business. Her personal training passion lies in creating innovative programmes focusing on functional fitness. Collette’s clients’ achieve their goals and make positive changes to their wellbeing. 

Launching a new exercise business that is unique is a challenge but oh so wonderfully exciting. The greater Brisbane community has embraced Studio Rise and participants from all over the world have acknowledged that Collette’s classes are the best!  

Changing the perception of “spin” classes is the next challenge on the horizon for Collette. 
It is her goal to educate and showcase to the community that indoor cycling is not scary and only for the fit but is loads of fun and definitely for everyone. She consistently draws on her comprehensive personal training expertise to educate and inspire first timers to avid cyclists on how to achieve greater fitness levels and their specific goals.

Together with her business partner, Belinda Howard, Collette is so proud to be part of the grassroots of the Brisbane lululemon athletica community. 

Collette lives her life, smiles and knows that she is inspiring others to be more active, more healthy and a whole lot happier!