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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Xponential Fitness Finds New CEO in Former Taco Bell Chief

Mark King takes over following Anthony Geisler's sudden exit last month; Xponential's shares soared following the news of King's hire.

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Solidcore Taps UVA Business School To Prep Students for Fitness Careers

Solidcore is teaming with the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce in a partnership that could redefine the business of fitness.

JP Morgan Targets Weight Loss Drugs With $500M Fund

JP Morgan Private Capital has raised over $500 million for a life sciences fund targeting private biotech companies and the booming weight-loss drug space.

Arya Raises $7.5M for AI-Powered Sexual Wellness Platform

Arya, an AI-based sexual wellness platform, has raised $7.5 million in a seed round and added sexologist Shan Boodram to its team.

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UBX, Adidas Release Merch, ‘Boxing is for Everyone’ Campaign

Australia-founded fitness franchise UBX and Adidas are releasing a co-branded line of merchandise at UBX gyms worldwide.

Actress Launches Functional Mushroom Line as Supplement Market Grows

Colombian-born actress Maria Camila Giraldo has launched Fungiments, a line of functional mushroom-infused gummies and capsules.

Can Zwift Turn Connected Fitness Tide With Affordable, Gamified Smart Bike?

The Zwift Ride, $1,299, includes a frame key that allows riders to easily adjust the bike based on their height between 5' and 6'6."

Life Time fitness app on an iPhone

Life Time Adds AI to App, Eyes Personalized Fitness Recommendations

Athletic country club brand Life Time says its members can expect tech tools like AI to become a "growing aspect of their experiences."

Health & Fitness Association Adds Asia-Pacific Rep, Appoints Board Members

Attorney and fitness industry vet Sean Tan joins the HFA as APAC senior rep as the organization seeks to expand its international presence.

Peloton Offers App Access, Equipment to YMCA Chicago Members

Peloton and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are teaming up to bring equipment and complimentary access to the Peloton App One for all members 18 and above.