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.

woman works out on a Reformer inside a Vaura Pilates studio, owned by F45

F45 Launches Vaura Pilates, a ‘Full-Body Sensory’ Experience

Modeled after a popular, club-like Australian Pilates concept, Vaura has placed its flagship location in New York City's Upper East Side.

an image of a YogaSix member

Pure Barre, YogaSix Head to Japan in Latest Expansion Moves

Xponential Fitness and its master franchise partner see Japan as an up-and-coming fitness market with strong consumer demand.

TikTok Taps Peloton for Exclusive Fitness Content

Live Peloton classes, instructor series, creator partnerships, class clips and celebrity collaborations will be available on TikTok.

Athletech Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell, Marking New Era for Fitness & Wellness

Athletech News rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq, marking a significant moment for the entire fitness and wellness industry.

Global Wellness Economy Projected To Hit $8.5T by 2027

The category of nutrition, non-GLP weight loss management and supplements is expected to become the largest wellness market in 2025.

Orangetheory Taps Ascent as Official Protein Powder

Ascent’s whey and plant-based protein powders will now be available at select Orangetheory Fitness studio locations.

Xponential Fitness President on Lindora Deal, 2024 Wellness Trends

Xponential is eyeing cross-collaborations between its fitness brands and Lindora, a chain of health clinics offering GLP-1s and wellness treatments.

Equinox Designs Training Program for Members on Weight Loss Drugs

Luxury fitness brand Equinox is creating a program designed to help Ozempic and Wegovy users build long-term, healthy habits.

NJ Bill Makes Canceling Gym Memberships Easy but Concerns Loom

The bill would require an online cancellation option for consumers looking to cut ties with their gym memberships in New Jersey.

Planet Fitness Inks Major Partnership With Megan Thee Stallion

Planet Fitness continues to target Gen Z, this time joining forces with Grammy-award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.