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.

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Karl Sanft Appointed as President & CEO of 24 Hour Fitness

Karl Sanft, who has served as COO of 24 Hour Fitness for the past three years, brings decades of experience to his latest roles. 

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June is for Moving: Westin Hotels & Resorts & Strava Kick Off Global ‘RunWESTIN’ Challenge

To participate in the Westin and Strava challenge, Marriott Bonvoy members must complete 10 hours of physical activity during June by running,

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Row House Introduces New Class Formats: ‘Strength’ & ‘Intervals’

Clients can enter to win an unlimited three-month membership for the summer after completing their first Row House class.

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Just in Time for Summer: Kion Aminos Launches Two New Flavors, Mango & Watermelon

Made from clean plant sources, Kion Aminos is a pre-workout performance booster and essential recovery product launched by Angelo Keely in...

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Fashion Meets Health with Gucci x Oura $950 Smart Ring

The Gucci x Oura ring will analyze nightly & daytime heart rate & sleep fitness and provide guided audio sessions & videos & 24/7...

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Senate Fails to Advance Health & Fitness Grant Program, Leaving Industry in the Dark

And that's when the fitness grant program had bipartisan support. The required 60 votes were not received.

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iFIT Interactive Workout Series ‘Everest: A Trek to Base Camp’ Nominated for 2022 Sports Emmy Award

A promo video of 'Everest: A Trek to Base Camp' shows the gorgeous landscape, suspension bridges & prayer flags of Earth's highest mountain.

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Inside the Pickleball Business Boom

After the McCallum family co-invented pickleball in 1965, a business was formed to sell & promote pickleball accessories like paddles,...

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It’s Happening: Peloton is Entering the Rower Game

Peloton's entry into rowing - which will make it take on Hydrow - may provide a much-needed boost to the connected fitness company

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Earnings Call Report: Xponential Fitness Ends Q1 ’22 with 99 New Studios

In its earnings call, Xponential Fitness reported that it expects its total 2022 global new studio openings to be in the range of 500-520.