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.

Momentous Gets $32M To Expand Human Performance Supplements

Humble Growth has acquired a significant minority stake in Momentous, the 'human performance' brand led by former NFL player Jeff Byers.

woman works out on a cable machine at Anytime Fitness

Self Esteem Brands Sees Revenue, Franchise Growth in ’23

Anytime Fitness owner Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has closed out a solid 2023 with system-wide revenues up 12.3% compared to 2022.

Life Time CEO Touts Member Engagement as Shares Soar

Luxury lifestyle and fitness operator Life Time's stock surged Wednesday on the back of strong 2023 financials and membership metrics.

GlycanAge Secures $4.2M, Flexing the Future of Longevity

GlycanAge, a startup that reveals biological age, is aiming to personalize health prevention with a simple finger prick.

iFIT Acquires Sweat

iFIT, Dish Settle Lawsuit Over Fitness Streaming Tech

A judge ruled last year that iFIT and Peloton had infringed on Dish’s streaming technology patents, causing headaches for the connected fitness rivals.

Do Employers Need a ‘Wake Up Call’ on Corporate Wellness?

Stressed-out Gen Z and Millennial workers are at a breaking point and are prioritizing well-being in their career choices, Lifesum finds.

Precor Taps BeaverFit for New Functional Strength Line

Precor is launching a functional strength training line powered by BeaverFit, a popular maker of indoor and outdoor fitness equipment.

Les Mills Revamps Exec Team, Doubles Down on Live Fitness

Founder Phillip Mills will play a larger role in running the company as Les Mills rolls out new in-club workouts and live events.

man lifts a barbell wearing Gymshark shorts

Gymshark Eyes ‘Biggest Year Ever’ Despite Profit Dip

Gymshark is eyeing its "biggest year ever" in 2024, including a high-end activewear line and pop-up events in NYC and Miami.

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.