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.

Can The Vitamin Shoppe Compete With Pure Telehealth Platforms?

The Vitamin Shoppe is launching a telehealth service, Whole Health Rx, which offers consumers access to GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic.

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EoS Fitness Investing $16M in HVLP Gyms, Eyes 250 Locations

EoS Fitness currently has 125 gyms open or in progress and aims to open over 250 locations by 2030 amid its impressive expansion.

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Peloton Eyeing $850M Loan to Refinance Debt Amid Private Sale Rumors

Connected fitness giant Peloton is exploring its financial options after the departure of CEO Barry McCarthy and significant layoffs.

When Done Right, Corporate Wellness Has Major Economic Benefits, HR Leaders Say

Corporate wellness programs have become non-negotiable in the modern workplace, and they're paying off for employers, finds Wellhub.

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Solidcore Explores Sale Amid Pilates Boom, Per Report

A potential sale could value Solidcore at more than $750 million. The Pilates-inspired brand has over 100 locations and is in expansion mode.

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GLP-1 Boosting Foods Could Be New Wave in Weight Loss

Fiber-packed products in the gut health space could offer budget-conscious, semaglutide-wary consumers an injection-free path to weight loss.

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Gyms See Foot Traffic Surge in Q1, Shaking Off Early Concerns

Major gym brands including Planet Fitness, Life Time and Crunch Fitness have seen YoY visitation numbers increase nearly week this year.

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Xponential Dismisses CEO Anthony Geisler Amid Investigations

Anthony Geisler, who has served as CEO of Xponential Fitness since he founded the brand in 2017, has been dismissed from his duties, effective immediatley.

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Planet Fitness Raises Base Membership Price, Pleasing Investors Amid Struggles

Planet Fitness will increase its Classic Card membership cost to $15 per month, up from the gym brand's long-standing $10 price point.

Hydrow Eyes Strength Training, AI With Speede Fitness Acquisition

Hydrow is rowing over to the booming strength training and longevity spaces, acquiring a majority stake in Speede Fitness.