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 apps are evolving fast, with AI coaching, wearable integration and social features driving a market projected to hit $33B by 2033.
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Barre3 is entering South America with a February 2026 Santiago studio as the brand expands globally and seeks new franchise partners.
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Bonside has secured $100 million from i80 Group to fund multi-unit fitness, health and wellness operators using a tech-driven financing model.
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