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.

Crunch Taps Struct Club To Enhance Cycling Classes at Signature Gyms

Crunch Fitness is enlisting the fit tech startup to elevate its indoor cycling class experience with music and attendance-boosting strategies.

Luxury Rehab Facility Targets CEOs, Celebs for $25K a Week

Highlands Recovery, a new luxury rehabilitation facility in Australia, caters to high-net-worth individuals seeking cutting-edge therapies.

Technogym, ACSM Partner on ‘Exercise in Medicine’ Initiative

Technogym, the Italian fitness tech and equipment brand, has been working with ACSM researchers since 2010 on disease treatment protocols.

World Gym Uses Tech To Grow Beyond Bodybuilding Roots

World Gym VP/Marketing Tom Dievart shares how the global gym chain is leveraging technology to enhance the member experience.

Gen Z Loves the Gym, Finds Report Spotlighting Young Fitness Consumers

The majority of Gen Z is active and 73% are members or users of health clubs, gyms or studios, according to data from ABC Fitness.

Pickleball Boom Has Investors Circling the Growing Racket Sport

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise backed by Drew Brees, raised $9 million in the latest money move in the space.

Price Is the Leading Cause of Gym Membership Cancellations, Survey Finds

In a poll conducted by YouGov, cost was the most common reason people gave for canceling their gym membership.

Protein Bar & Kitchen Eyes Franchise Expansion for ‘Fast Fuel’ Concept

Protein Bar & Kitchen, a health-focused fast-casual restaurant backed by L Catterton, has signed its first multi-unit franchise partner.

Ivim at Work Launches as GLP-1 Corporate Wellness Program

Increasing access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can be the ticket to employee productivity and retention, the corporate wellness platform

exterior of an EoS Fitness gym

EoS Fitness Seeking $100M To Fund Growth, Per Report

EOS Fitnes plans to open over 250 gyms by 2030. It's reportedly eyeing at least $100 million in private funding to support that goal.