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.

Pure Barre Doubles Down on Strength Training With New Weight-Based Class

The new offering from Pure Barre comes as strength training and weight lifting have soared in popularity recently.

Noom Names Geoff Cook CEO as it Enters Weight Loss Meds Sector

Noom co-founder Saeju Jeong will continue as the wellness company's executive chairman of the board after serving as CEO for 16 years. 

Peloton Teams Up With Liverpool FC for Special Fitness Content

The deal with Liverpool comes as Peloton reports strong subscriber growth in the U.K. amid its push into international markets.

Boddy Raises $2.2M To Help People Find Workouts While on Vacation

The Boddy platform allows travelers to search, compare and book wellness, health and fitness activities while on vacation.

Pvolve Continues Expansion With 19 New Franchise Studios

Since Jennifer Aniston became the face of Pvolve last month, the fitness company has had a 125% increase in franchise inquiries.

Luna Appoints Chief Growth Officer as Physical Therapy Platform Looks To Expand

RaeAnn Grossman will help Luna expand its relationships with health plans and providers as the in-home physical provider continues to grow.

F45 Makes C-Level Hiring Moves Amid Financial Issues

F45 Training has appointed Patrick Grosso as interim chief financial officer and named Ryan Mayes as chief operating officer.

Lululemon Lays Off 100 Studio Employees as Mirror Struggles Continue

The layoffs impacted roughly 100 employees in the Lululemon Studio unit, underscoring the albatross of the brand's connected fitness Mirror.

BODi Taps Into Primal Fitness Trend With Latest Workout Program

BODi's new primal fitness offering concentrates on strength building using functional movements that replicate those used in real life.

Is VR Fitness the Next Big Thing in Healthcare?

More than just fun, VR fitness games can be a low-cost way to promote recovery and well-being following surgical procedures.