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.

Julianne Hough, Xponential To Launch In-Person Kinrgy Studios

Up to three of Xponential Fitness' AKT locations will rebrand and operate as brick-and-mortar Kingry studios.

Beem Light Sauna Signs Franchise Deals in Northeast

Beem Light Sauna, an infrared and red-light therapy franchise, aims to have 100 locations open nationwide by 2025.

Sport Alliance Adds Key Exec, Eyes English-Speaking Regions

Fresh off receiving $100 million in new funding, fit tech firm Sport Alliance has hired Erwin Korst as VP/Sales Interntaional.

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Xponential Fitness To Acquire Weight Loss Clinic Lindora

Metabolic health clinic Lindora becomes Xponential's 11th brand and solidifies the fitness franchisor's entry into the broader wellness space.

Pickleball, Virtual Personal Training Are on the Rise, Gympass Finds

Corporate wellness giant Gympass analyzed over 250 million in-person gym or digital wellness check-ins as part of its "Year in Motion."

World Gym Australia Plans Ambitious Expansion

World Gym Australia has partnered with fitness entrepreneur Leon McNiece to expand throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Runna Raises $6.3M for Running Coach App

Runna, a personalized running coach app that debuted in 2021, has now raised over £8 million ($10 million) in total funding.

OutFit Training Unveils Affordable Fitness Franchising

With Randy Hetrick's OutFit Training, budding fitness entrepreneurs can hit the road and bring outdoor mobile workouts to clients nationwide.

Sweat Founders Buy App Back From iFit Just 2 Years After Sale

One of the most popular fitness apps for women, Sweat is back in the hands of its co-founders following its 2021 sale to iFit.

Fit Tech Firm Sport Alliance Gets $100M for International Expansion

Sport Alliance, which provides software solutions to sports and fitness facilities, has received its second investment from PSG Equity.