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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Preamble & Village Health Clubs & Spas Launch Vitality Program

Preamble has partnered with Arizona's Village Health Clubs and Spas with a four-month vitality program focusing on prevention.

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Fliip Secures $3.2M for Expansion, Innovation

End-to-end software company Fliip has secured $3.2 million in seed funding to advance its efforts and expansion in the fitness industry.

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Climbing Gyms Gaining Ground

Indoor climbing gyms are set for growth for their full-body workouts and new twist on fitness, according to a new report.

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Life Time Adding Cold Plunges to 70+ Clubs

Life Time, the luxury athletic country club operator, is adding cold plunges to more than 70 of its clubs nationwide.

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New Study Reveals Struggles Women Face in Gyms

A new study makes the case for sweeping changes in gyms to ensure female fitness members feel safe and supported.

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Building Wellness: The Trends Influencing Real Estate

Athletech News spoke to LIVunLtd CEO Lisa Kendall about the trends that are driving the fitness and real estate space.

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What’s Defining Wellness in 2025? Here’s What 5 Experts Say

Athletech News spoke with several leading health experts to uncover what’s driving the future of wellness in 2025.

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AI in Fitness & Wellness Set To Hit $34.73B by 2031, Report Finds

A new market report finds that AI in fitness and wellness is projected to hit $34.73 billion by 2031, with North America poised to dominate.

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F1 Driver Charles Leclerc Joins Eight Sleep As Investor

Pro driver Charles Leclerc has partnered with Eight Sleep, joining 300+ pro athletes using the brand’s smart sleep technology.

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Clubessential Holdings Acquires SaaS Platform Momence

Clubessential Holdings has acquired software-as-a-solution provider Momence, adding to its portfolio of brands.