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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Travis Barker’s Wellness Brand Enters Sprouts Nationwide

Travis Barker is beating a new drum as his vegan wellness company, Barker Wellness, announces Sprouts as its first nationwide retailer.

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Zumba, Noom Partner on Fitness Content, Instructor Coaching

Zumba instructors can gain an edge by becoming Noom Mindset Coaches as the dance-fitness brand continues to expand its reach.

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Planet Fitness Reports Strong Q2, Charts Next Chapter Under New CEO

New Planet Fitness CEO Colleen Keating says the gym giant will pursue Gen Z, test its Black Card pricing and focus on international growth.

Keepme Introduces AI-Powered Membership Sales Agents

Too many fitness brands are leaving prospective fitness members with inquiries "on read," according to a new study from Keepme.

Freemotion Elevates Fitness Club at U.K.’s Voco Hotel Amid Wellness-Travel Boom

Freemotion Fitness, the commercial equipment division of iFIT, upgraded England's Elevate Health & Fitness Club’s fitness hardware offerings,

Spa Industry Evolves To Embrace Wellness Trends

Spa markets in North America and the Middle East-North Africa regions have exceeded pre-pandemic levels, driven by an embrace of new wellness trends.

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McFit Revamps Gyms, With Strength Training, Female-Only Fitness at the Core

McFit, a popular European gym chain, has embarked on a “modernization offensive," with changes reflecting the latest in-person fitness trends.

Xponential Fitness Feels Effects of Investigation, CEO Change

Xponential Fitness is wrangling with residual effects stemming from a leadership change and regulatory inquiries. 

Life Time Raises Revenue Guidance on Continued High Engagement

Life Time is raising its full-year revenue guidance to between $2.56 and $2.59 billion following a strong second quarter.

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Wellhub Tops 3 Million Subscribers Following Rebrand

Wellhub also reports that employee check-in activities, such as attending a yoga class, have doubled from 250 to 500 million in the past year.