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.

exterior shot of a Planet Fitness gym

Planet Fitness Grows Revenue but Warns of ‘Transition Year’

Planet Fitness continues to grow membership and revenue but is facing executive upheaval and uncertainty over new franchise growth plans.

BowFlex Future in ‘Doubt’ as Company Weighs Sale, Bankruptcy

BowFlex is casting “substantial doubt” on its ability to continue operations and is considering filing for bankruptcy, according to a quarterly filing.

Freemotion Fitness, Aktiv Solutions Ink Distribution Deal

As part of the partnership, Aktiv will debut its newest strength training machine at Freemotion’s IHRSA exhibition this March.

the interior of a Prime IV Hyration and Wellness franchise

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Tops 100 Open Studios, Plans More

On the heels of a record 2023, Prime looks to open an additional 97 IV therapy studio locations this year and 750 by the end of 2027.

10 Fitness Launches Franchisee Marketing Strategy

10 Fitness will support franchisees with a dedicated marketing firm, a move the Arkansas-based brand says sets it apart from other gyms.

Longevity Tech: Ezra Raises $21M for Affordable MRI Scans

Ezra aims to make cancer and disease detection quick and affordable at a time when consumers are increasingly invested in their health.

Investors Bank on Mushroom-Infused Wellness Products

The performance-boosting and wellness promises of Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms are resonating with Gen Z.

From Trainer to Owner: How Burn Boot Camp Breeds Franchise Success

Billy Haynes knows what it means to accomplish a complete transformation, having shed 50 pounds and going from lead trainer to multi-unit Burn Boot Camp franchise partner.

GoSaga Forms Advisory Board, Eyes Studio Expansion

In a move meant to fortify growth plans for FitLab, Lymbr and VIO Med Spa, GoSaga has assembled a team of fitness and wellness experts.

Xponential Sells Stride Fitness; Shaun Grove To Depart

Xponential Fitness has returned to a portfolio of ten brands, transitioning Stride, its treadmill-based interval training concept, to a private owner.