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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AG1 Makes CEO Change as Founder Chris Ashenden Steps Down

AG1, formerly Athletic Greens, has named Kat Cole as its new CEO, succeeding founder Chris Ashenden, who has led the brand since 2010.

Maurten Secures $22M for Next-Gen Energy Gels

Maurten's patented hydrogel technology allows athletes to consume more carbohydrates without stressing the stomach.

Lululemon Well-Positioned Against Activewear Competitors

Activewear giant Lululemon has little reason to fear upstarts like Alo Yoga and Vuori, an equity research report suggests.

Reformer Fitness Studio BodyBase Eyes Netherlands Franchise Growth

BodyBase, a Pilates reformer fitness chain in the Netherlands with four locations, announced its first franchise agreement for Leiden.

RxDiet Raises $3M for AI-Powered ‘Food as Medicine’ Platform

Nutrition startup RxDiet offers healthcare-covered access to personalized nutrition programs, recipes and fresh ingredients.

When It Comes To Exercising for Longevity, Anything Is Better Than Nothing

Just two hours of light-intensity physical activity per day can increase the chances of healthy aging by 6%, according to a new paper.

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Planet Fitness Opens First Gym in Spain, More Planned

Gym giant Planet Fitness has broken ground in Spain, opening its first club in Sabadell as part of its strategic growth plan in Europe.

UK Gym Taps Freemotion Fitness as Part of $10M Renovation

Kingsmead Pools & Fitness will open this autumn with a full suite of Freemotion equipment, including connected fitness content from iFIT.

Gym Visits Up in Q2 as EoS, Crunch Lead the Way

Gym visits in the U.S. remained elevated year-over-year in Q2, with low-price brands EoS Fitness and Crunch Fitness leading the way.

Planet Fitness Price Hike Likely To Benefit Gym Industry, Analysts Say

Planet Fitness raised its base membership fee for the first time in 26 years, a move that could set a new pricing floor for the gym industry.