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.

Headshot of Sarah Luna

Xponential Fitness President Sarah Luna Exits Fitness Franchisor

Sarah Luna is out as president of Xponential Fitness, a boutique fitness and wellness franchisor that spans several brands.

a woman sitting inside a Perspire Sauna Studio

Perspire Sauna Studio Turns Up Heat in North Carolina

Perspire Sauna Studio is expanding in North Carolina with an eight-unit development deal for Raleigh and surrounding areas.

people walking in a city/walkability

Walkability Could Pave Way for Improved Health, Researchers Say

A new study finds that walking-friendly areas have higher rates of walking participation, which could improve health.

a man on a massage table in Antigua

Antigua & Barbuda Score First Wellness Destination Title from WTA

The Wellness Tourism Association has recognized Antigua and Barbuda as its first wellness destination for its wellness offerings.

a man and woman training in the new Reebok Nano X5 Training Shoes

Reebok Intros Nano X5 Training Shoes as it Steps into New Era

Reebok has unveiled a new training sneaker - the Nano X5 - as the sneaker and apparel company plots its comeback era.

Wellhub acquires Fitprime

Wellhub Acquires Italy’s Fitprime

Corporate wellness platform Wellhub has acquired Italy's Fitprime, expanding its presence in Europe as corporate wellness is poised to surge.

WeightWatchers debuts new AI tool as part of its refresh

WeightWatchers Retools with AI, Dietitians and ZeroPoint Potatoes

WeightWatchers is making potatoes OK again as the storied weight management company leans into compounded GLP-1s, AI and B2B.

Noom launches oral weight loss medication Metformin

Noom Adds $29 Oral Weight Loss Med Dubbed a “Miracle Drug”

Digital healthcare platform Noom is launching oral weight loss medication, beginning with FDA-approved Metformin.

a group fitness class at UK fitness operator PureGym.

PureGym Celebrates Milestone 400th Gym in U.K.

PureGym, a leading U.K. gym operator, plans to open an additional 200 sites in the U.K. in the coming years.

happy people in an office / employee wellness

Corporate Wellness Market to Soar Across Globe, Per Report

A new market research report analyzing the global corporate wellness market brings good news for corporate wellness platforms.