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.

Man punching BHOUT, the boxing bag Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will compete with.

Meet Bhout, Boxing Bag With a Brain

The boxing bag with a brain is designed to feel like you're boxing (& hitting) a man. Over 70% Bhout club members are women.

Lowered Whoop subscription prices

Whoop Lowers Wearable Subscription Price; CEO Says Move Comes As Other Fitness Companies are ‘Going the Other Direction’ & Reveals Upcoming Features

Those who joined Whoop before the lower subscription prices announcement would be granted a 1-3 month extension based on the membership type.

Man & woman at a Sweathouz sauna

A Hot Partnership: SweatHouz & Hyperice Team Up to Redefine the Wellness Experience

Sweathouz already offers a wellness experience that includes an infrared sauna, redlight therapy, hydromassage, and cold plunge.

Woman using Zwift

Zwift Lays Off 15% of Workforce

Zwift conducted layoffs in 2022 as well. Sources suggested at the time that rougly 150 employees were let go.

bodQR code to be scanned for comprehensive view of fitness members & business

Calculated in the Cloud: bodQR Provides Fitness Businesses with a Comprehensive View of Members

Fitness members to access a custom-branded bodQR web app for their club by either scanning a QR code or clicking a link on their phone.

David Laid & Gymshark founder-CEO Ben Francis standing together

Gymshark Appoints David Laid as Creative Director in an Effort to Restore its Lifting Roots

David Laid says Gymshark has strayed from its original roots and that he disagreed with many of the company's social media stances.

Woman running on a treadmill at Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Says Life Changes in the Orange Zone in Latest Ad Campaign, Plans Expansion with 100 Studios

Orangetheory Fitness added 200 new studios even in the COVID-19 pandemic-ridden years of 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Woman using connected fitness equipment

Virtuagym, Matrix Fitness Team Up to Launch Connected Strength Solution as Strength-based Workouts Gain Steam

The connected strength solution allows club members to track sets, reps, & weights between Matrix Fitness equipment & Virtuagym platform.

Xponential Fitness desk at a 2022 event

Inside the Earnings Call: Xponential Fitness Confirms Boutique Fitness is a ‘Must-Have;’ Shares Climb

Here is what CEO Anthony Geisler, President Sarah Luna, & CFO John Meloun said on the Xponential Fitness Q4 & FY 2022 earnings call.

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Peloton Introduces @PelotonStudios for Existing Members, Offering Behind-the-Scenes Content

@PelotonStudios may either appease or tease Pelotoners experiencing FOMO for being unable to book classes in the in-person studios.