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.

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.

Supplement Maker Timeline Raises $66M Amid Longevity Wave

Timeline has raised $66 million in a Series D financing round which included strategic investments from L'Oréal and Nestlé.

Target Goes All-In on Wellness

Target is introducing over 1,000 new wellness products across apparel, accessories, skincare, supplements, beverages, vitamins and tech.

Virtual & Online Fitness Market To Top $250B as Demand Rises

The virtual and online fitness market is anticipated to reach $256.97 billion by 2032, up from $15.82 billion in 2022, per market research.

Can Fitness Programs Help Ozempic Users Keep Their Muscle?

A new market has emerged which focuses on maintaining the lean muscle mass of consumers taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.