Courtney Rehfeldt

About Courtney Rehfeldt

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.

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Pause & Lifeforce Launch Integrated Longevity Program

Wellness and recovery franchise Pause is launching a longevity arm with Lifeforce as preventative health services gain momentum.

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The 5 Wellness Travel Trends of 2025

Athletech News shines on a light on five of TripAdvisor's latest travel trends that touch on health and wellness.

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Pickleheads Lands $2.5M

Pickleheads has secured $2.5 million for its pickleball directory app that enables pickleball players to connect and organize games.

The new Octagon Load system by Escape Fitness

Max Strength, Minimal Footprint: Escape Fitness Launches Load

Escape Fitness has unveiled the Octagon Load, an impressive, space-saving an results-maximizing strength training system for operators.

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Model Ashley Graham Named Olly’s Brand Ambassador

Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham has been crowned supplement and gummy brand Olly's new brand ambassador.

Powdered Peanut Butter

PBfit Named Official Partner for the 2025 CrossFit Games

CrossFit has named healthier-for-you peanut butter brand PBfit as its official partner for the 2025 CrossFit Games.

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Shed Launches Clear Protein Hydration

Shed has launched Clear Protein Hydration, tackling two concerns of the health-minded: hydration and protein.

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Barre3 Acquires San Diego-Based Studio Barre

Barre3 continues to grow, acquiring 11 Studio Barre studios in several states that will be converted under its banner.

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Wellbuilt Ventures Launches Platform for Gyms To Boost Revenue

Wellbuilt Ventures has unveiled a no-code solution for fitness businesses of all sizes to boost revenue and engagement.

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Sweat-Tech Wearable Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M

Epicore has secured $26 million in a Series B for its sweat-teach wearable brand to advance its platform and expand.