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.

Function Acquires At-Home Blood Testing Startup Getlabs

Function Health has acquired Getlabs to bring at-home blood draws to its members, giving them a new way to access lab testing.

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Kara Swisher’s CNN Series Signals Longevity’s Shift to the Mainstream

Kara Swisher's new CNN series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" takes a closer look at the booming longevity and anti-aging movement.

Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos in black “Fit Club” sweatshirt standing with arms crossed beside a gold Fit Club sign on a dark wood wall.

‘Golden Bachelorette’ Joan Vassos Takes Equity Stake in Fitness Studio

Joan Vassos trades the rose ceremony for an equity stake in Fit Club, a Potomac studio delivering full-body strength training in minutes.

Exterior rendering of new Life Time athletic country club in Boise, Idaho.

Life Time Opens First Club in Idaho, More Planned

Life Time sees potential in Idaho as it officially opens its new Treasure Valley location, the first of its kind in the state.

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Luxury High-Rises Level Up Their Fitness Amenities

New York's luxury residential developers are building fitness centers that rival top private clubs and boutique studios.

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Xponential Fitness Exploring Sale After Investor Pressure Mounts

Xponential Fitness' board has initiated a review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale or merger.

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‘I Want to Be Useful in a Chaotic, Scary Scenario’: Whitney Cummings on Changing the Conversation About Middle Age

Whitney Cummings isn't slowing down at 43; the comedian and Hone Health partner shares why she ditched the midlife crisis narrative.

Momentous Invests in Women’s Health Research, Supplements

Supplement brand Momentous is working with Dr. Stacy Sims to address research gaps in women's health research.

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Vitronic’s 3D Body Scanning Machine Makes Its US Gym Debut

Vitronic has launched BodyLoop, its 3D body scanner, at Legacy Sports Complex in Milton, Georgia, marking its North American debut.

Gyms Are Still Missing the Mark on Women’s Fitness, White Paper Finds

A new white paper makes the case that gyms weren't built for women, and the results from one experiment may change how the industry thinks about club design.