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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‘Exercise Snacks’ Can Boost Fitness in Inactive Adults, Study Finds

“Exercise snacks,” short, planned bursts of movement lasting five minutes or less, can boost fitness in inactive adults, per a new analysis.

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The Post-Hustle Era of Self-Care Is Here

Consumers are ditching extremes for calm, blending smoothies, cleaning mindfully and treating themselves with skincare, Circana data shows.

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Physique 57 Reclaims NYC With New NoMad Studio, Waldorf Astoria Residency

Physique 57 returns to Manhattan with a new NoMad studio and an upcoming residency at the upscale Waldorf Astoria.

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Wellness Is Winning in the Grocery Aisle as Fresh-Format Grocers Surge

Placer.ai data shows fresh-format grocers leading 2025 growth as affluent shoppers fuel a nationwide shift toward health and convenience.

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Celeb-Loved Third Space Lands £75M for London Growth

OakNorth has extended a £75 million ($101 million) loan to gym operator Third Space to fund expansion across London.

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Peloton Enters Menopause Care as Wellness Brands Race To Aid Women in Midlife

Peloton is partnering with Respin Health to launch a research study on how targeted exercise can improve menopause-related symptoms.

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Johnson Fitness & Wellness, Peloton Ink Retail Partnership

Peloton has partnered with Johnson Fitness & Wellness to bring its new Cross Training Series machines to 100-plus retail stores nationwide.

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Pilates Addiction Hits 100 Territories Sold Amid Fast Growth

Pilates Addiction is seeing explosive early franchise growth across the U.S. under parent company Sequel Brands.

Amy Schumer-Backed Midi Health Raises $50M for Women’s Midlife Care

Midi Health raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Advance Venture Partners to scale its virtual platform for women’s midlife health.

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Personal Trainers Say Their Jobs Are Changing Due to the Rise of GLP-1s

NASM's new survey of 500 fitness pros shows GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping the industry and the role of personal trainers.