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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Lindora Inks Multi-Unit Franchise Deals Across US

Xponential Fitness has big expansion plans for Lindora, a chain of metabolic health clinics that offers GLP-1s and holistic wellness services.

Weed & Workouts: Cannabis Offers Fitness Benefits, Study Finds

Marijuana may help people better enjoy their workouts but it can also increase perceived exertion, researchers have found.

Former NFL Couple Finds Calling as Athletic Republic Franchise Owners

Barry and Shae Sims were named 2023 franchisees of the year by the International Franchise Association Barry and Shae Sims, […]

NYC-Society Launches To Help New Yorkers Find the Right Fitness Studios

Following a successful launch in Chicago, entrepreneur Erin Schirack has brought her fitness and wellness discovery platform to New York City.

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BODi Offers Subscription-Free Programs To Drive Downloads

The company formerly known as Beachbody is making classes like P90X, 21 Day Fix and Portion Fix available via an individual purchase model.

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Hyrox Launches Training Ecosystem for Gyms Worldwide

People around the world will be able to train for Hyrox fitness races at their local gyms with dedicated equipment and workout programming.

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Equinox Adds Biomarker Lab Tests in Personalized Health Play

A partnership with Function Health will see Equinox trainers develop specialized programs based on each member's biological profile.

EuropeActive Welcomes New CEO, Elects Board Members

Kai Troll will lead Europe's top non-profit health and fitness organization into its “next great chapter” following strong 2023 results.

Xponential Fitness Loses Pair of Execs, Adds to Lindora Team

Xponential Fitness lost a pair of longtime executives, although it made a key hire for Lindora, its newly acquired metabolic health brand.

Biolinq Raises $58M for Color-Coded Wearable Glucose Sensor 

Biolinq's “barely there” wearable touts a color-changing interface for quick glucose insights without the need for a secondary device.