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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Spiritual & Wellness Products Are Fueling a $9.6B Market

Millennials are driving a projected $9.6 billion spiritual and wellness segment in the coming years, purchasing crystals and yoga mats.

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Movement Gyms Scales New Peaks with Climbing, Fitness & Yoga

Movement Gyms, now led by CEO Anne-Worley Moelter, is in its next phase of growth. Here's what's ahead for the climbing, yoga & fitness gym.

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PHIT America Gets Kids Moving with First-Ever PHIT Center

PHIT America is opening its first-ever PHIT Center this week in Texas to encourage youth movement and fitness.

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Aktiv Solutions and Assault Fitness Team up to Give Facilities an Edge

A new partnership between AKtiv Solutions and Assault Fitness aims to give facilities an edge over the competition.

a man rides on a Peloton bike in a Hilton hotel room

Hilton & Peloton Bring Fitness to Your Hotel Room

Peloton and Hilton have deepened their ties to give Hilton guests in-room access to Peloton fitness content.

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Pilates Instructors Love Their Jobs Amid Growing Industry Demand

Demand is high for Pilates instructors as franchises expand - but the career can also provid e a sense of fulfillment, Body Balance finds.

as a TikTok ban looms, fitness and wellness brands are turning to Instagram

Fitness & Wellness Brands Shift to Instagram Amid TikTok Turmoil

Athletech News spoke to three wellness influencers to learn where they are headed and how they are preparing for a ban on TikTok.

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Anheuser-Busch, 1st Phorm & Dana White to Launch Energy Drink

Beer brands are getting into the energy drink action, with Anheuser-Busch the latest to expand into the space with 1st Phorm and Dana White.

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It’s Time to Break Up with BMI, Experts Say

A Commission of experts from around the world say its time to say goodbye to BMI and adopt a new definition.

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Amazon Layoffs Hit Fitness Group

Amazon has laid off nearly 200 works in its fitness and fashion groups, though it's telehealth services division appears full-steam ahead.