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.

Fitness privacy

When It Comes to Personalization, Health & Fitness Consumers Want Privacy

Fitness consumers are riddled with privacy concerns, according to a recent study which could be eye-opening for app developers.

Solidcore expansion

Solidcore Receives Strategic Investment, Eyes Aggressive Expansion

Solidcore opened its 100th studio and plans to more than double its footprint over the next few years with an aggressive expansion plan.

BODi CEO Says Company in ‘Early Stages’ of Rebrand After Q1 Revenue Decline

Despite revenue being down $54 million, BODi CEO Carl Daikeler pointed to subscriber growth and search traffic volume as positive signs.

GLP-1s are more are needed to reduce weight

Shrinking Waists, Sizable Earnings: Weight-Loss Drug Market Estimated at $100 Billion by 2030

According to Barclays, the weight-loss drug industry could even climb as high as $200 billion within the next decade.

Sweetgreen subscription

Sweetgreen Launches Monthly Subscription Program as Salad Chain Eyes Profitability

For a small monthly subscription fee, members get daily discounts on Sweetgreen orders and exclusive access to merch drops

Therabody CFO Jim Allwein

Therabody Makes Jim Allwein CFO as Company Continues Wellness Push

Therabody welcomes Jim Allwein, who has extensive finance, tech and wellness experience, including a long stint as CFO of Atkins.

Xponential Q1

Xponential Sees Revenue Jump 40% as CEO Touts ‘Compelling’ Q1

Xponential Fitness reported strong financial results for Q1 of 2023, with revenue increasing $20 million compared to Q1 of 2022.

Hyperice nike Andy Miguel

Hyperice Adds Nike Vet Andy Miguel as New Head of Marketing

Miguel arrives at Hyperice after nearly two decades at Nike, where he oversaw the Jordan Brand and directed NBA All-Star Game campaigns.

F45 board

F45 Loses Another Board Member as Ben Coates Departs

Former F45 interim CEO Ben Coates left the company'a board just days after its co-founder Adam Gilchrist also resigned.

Planet Fitness members

Inside the Earnings Call: Planet Fitness Continues To Add Members, Nears ‘Full Recovery’ From Pandemic

Planet Fitness wrapped up the quarter with over 18 million members and is eyeing Asia as part of its international expansion plan.