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.

Wellness Real Estate Is Booming – And Just Getting Started 

The wellness real estate market is projected to hit a staggering $887.5 billion by 2027, according to The Global Wellness Summit.

Gympass Hits 2.6M Subscribers as Corporate Wellness Demand Grows

Gympass has reached 2.4 million subscribers and over 400 million cumulative employee check-ins across its partner network, the platform said.

These 7 Trends Are Shaping the $1.8T Wellness Market

There's a strong desire for more longevity, gut health and holistic sleep solutions, according to McKinsey's Future of Wellness survey.

Life Time Extends Hoka Deal, Expands in Colorado

Apparel and footwear brand Hoka will host pop-up shops and experiences at select Life Time clubs and events this year.

Ironman Group Taps Equinox President Scott DeRue as CEO

DeRue oversaw 107 fitness clubs at Equinox and once climbed Mount Everest, making him a fitting leader for the endurance sports events brand.

Genesis Health Clubs Acquires NJ’s Atlantic Club in Northeast Move

Genesis Health Clubs has entered the East Coast fitness market, acquiring The Atlantic Club, which has two locations in New Jersey.

Next Health Brings Longevity Centers to Miami, Eyes International

The 305 is a hot market for longevity services, with Next Health teaming up with an orthopedic surgeon to open four clinics in South Florida.

Corporate Wellness Programs May Be Missing the Mark

In a controversial take, an Oxford researcher finds that offering wellness apps has almost zero impact on the modern workforce.

Arnold Schwarzenegger poses in a fitness app logo

Can Arnold Schwarzenegger Build the Ultimate Fitness App?

The bodybuilding legend has quickly grown a community of dedicated fitness enthusiasts as he officially launches "The Pump."

WaterRower Acquires CityRow in Connected Fitness Consolidation

A manufacturer of rowers for brands like Ergatta and CityRow, WaterRower has just made a splash in the connected fitness space.