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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WHOOP Announces 15% Layoffs

WHOOP layoffs come on the heels of at-home fitness gym brand Tonal announcing that it will lay off 35% of its workforce.

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Seattle Dethroned as #1 Bike-Friendly City

However, the city of Seattle is still ranked in the top ten in two recent rankings of bike-friendly cities of America.

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Peloton In-Person Studio Grand Reopening Taking Place August 19

Peloton has scheduled soft studio reopening/member preview days and emailed details to some select members.

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First–Ever Global Fitness Industry Economic Impact Report Released

The report examines the impact of health and fitness industry in 46 countries, but individual country & region reports are also available.

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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Invest in Perfect Moment, a Luxury Fashion & Sportswear Brand

Power couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been wearing luxury fashion and sportswear brand Perfect Moment for years.

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Tonal Preps for Possible Recession, Laying Off 35% of Workforce

In addition to the layoffs, Tonal will also focus on reducing advertising spending. CEO Orady said his company has already cut back on...

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Walla Software Secures $13M, To Assist Boutique Fitness Studios in Navigating ‘New Normal’

Walla Software president & co-founder Laura Munkholm told us, 'A very small percentage of women-owned companies ever get to this stage...

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Meet Iron 24, a New Tech-Enabled Gym Concept with Zero Staff

The Iron 24 gym approach, launched by software developer FranchiCzar, is looking to grow via franchising following 15 locations in six states

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FlexIt Brings Wellness Experiences to The Vitamin Shoppe Loyalty Program Members, via ISSA

Some session options for The Vitamin Shoppe loyalty program members include nutrition, cardio, pilates, strength, yoga, dance, & more.

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The NYPD Eases Fitness Requirements for New Recruits

The NYPD fitness Standard Test is a timed event consisting of six stations that must be completed without stopping in 00:04:28.