Courtney Rehfeldt is a senior staff writer at Athletech News, where she reports on the evolving intersection of fitness, wellness and business. She regularly interviews industry leaders, founders and innovators and attends industry events to report on emerging trends firsthand. She began her career in broadcast media at Paramount before joining ATN and previously contributed to several outlets, including two weekly New York-based papers. Her short creative writing has appeared in the New York Times’ Metropolitan Diary section. She holds a bachelor’s degree in media and communications from SUNY Old Westbury.
Brrrn, a fitness brand known for its cold workouts and slide board training, is shutting down after eight years.
ABC Fitness has partnered with EGYM to bring workout tracking and BioAge tech to its platform, expanding its presence in the U.K. and EU.
Peloton names Charles Kirol as its first chief operating officer and promotes Dion Camp Sanders to chief commercial officer.
Infrared fitness franchise Hotworx celebrates Stress Awareness Month with 50% off enrollment for new members.
Re-Centre has launched the Hypopressives app, featuring 350+ workouts for pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery and core strength.
Planet Fitness is offering free HydroMassage sessions to non-members nationwide from April 12–19 to help ease Tax Day stress.
Life Time, the leading luxury athletic country club operator, has acquired High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT).
WeightWatchers is preparing to file for bankruptcy as it faces significant debt maturities, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.
Rep Fitness is launching a direct-to-consumer arm in the U.K. and is opening a new facility in Gloucester with a showroom in 2026.
CoverMe, the "Uber of Fitness" connecting gyms with qualified instructors, is a 2025 National Technology Awards finalist in two categories.
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