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.

The new Vitamin Shoppe in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Vitamin Shoppe Opens Doors to ‘New Era’ of Franchising

The Vitamin Shoppe celebrated the grand opening of a new franchise in Valparaiso, IN, calling it a key milestone.

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ACE Announces New Recertification Requirement Focusing on Professional Conduct & Ethics

ACE says the new recertification requirement of completing at least one hour of continuing education is effective September 13, 2023

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It’s Official: Dustin Grosz Named Chief Executive Officer of Precor

The immediate focus of new CEO Dustin Grosz will be to return Precor to a position of positive free cash flow.

F45 Hilton Austin

Big Changes for F45

F45 has announced some big, formal changes to the foundation of actor Mark Wahlberg-backed fitness franchise.

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Mindstrong, a California-based Mental Health Start-up, Conducts Layoffs & Closes Office

According to a California WARN notice, Mental health start-up Mindstrong is conducting layoffs impacting 128 employees.

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Exos Brings Wellness & Movement Program to NYC Schools

Impacting 7,500 students in NYC, Exos and Wellness in the Schools are offering 15-minute fit breaks each day to activate the brain and body.

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Collaboration Alert: Adidas & Les Mills Partner to Revolutionize Omnifitness Training

The collab of Adidas & Les Mills will offer immersive and personalized solutions to 300+ million adiClub members.

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24 Hour Fitness Reduces Staff Count

An exact number of layoffs has not been released, but now-former 24 Hour Fitness employees took to LinkedIn to make the announcement.

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Strava CEO Exits

Michael Horvarth wrote in his open letter to the Strava community that he has great confidence in the brand.

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Tonal Seeks Additional Funding or Buyer, Contemplates Replacing CEO

Last year, Peloton was reported as a potential buyer for Tonal but both the companies could not agree on a price.