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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Technogym, World Athletics Launch Treadmill Running Championship

Technogym and World Athletics will launch Run X, a world treadmill championship, in 2026 as fitness competitions gain popularity.

Nike’s Robotic Running Shoes Push Wearables Into Motion

Nike's Project Amplify robotic running shoes signal that wearable tech is moving beyond tracking and into active performance.

Life Time’s LT Games Kick Off With 150 Athletes, Expansion on the Mind

Life Time launches its first LT Games, drawing top Hyrox, DEKA, and CrossFit athletes to Minneapolis for a two-day hybrid fitness showdown.

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Xponential Fitness Implements Layoffs After Shrinking Portfolio

Xponential Fitness has confirmed a round of layoffs as it refocuses on its core boutique brands under CEO Mike Nuzzo.

Gen Z Is Pushing Work Toward Wellness, Whether Employers Like It or Not

Gen Z may be burned out, but they're driving a workplace wellness revolution, Wellhub’s 2026 report reveals.

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Dr. Mark Hyman’s Push for ‘Proactive Health’ Hits the Eudemonia Summit

Dr. Mark Hyman is bringing his "proactive health" mission to the Eudēmonia Summit, spotlighting Function Health's shift toward prevention.

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Strava Drops Garmin Lawsuit After Less Than 1 Month

Strava has withdrawn its lawsuit against Garmin just 21 days after filing it, ending a short-lived patent dispute that sparked backlash.

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L’Oréal, Kering Plan Luxury Leap Into Longevity

Kering and L’Oréal's new partnership, cemented as part of a $4.7 billion deal, includes a new wellness and longevity venture

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Daxko Acquires Exercise.com, Expanding Its Boutique Fitness Tech

Daxko has acquired Exercise.com, expanding its portfolio and signaling further consolidation across the software and payments space.

Whole Foods Says These TikTok-Born Food Trends Are Headed for Your Cart in 2026

Whole Foods predicts a rise in better-for-you foods, including beef tallow, fiber-rich ingredients and fancy frozen meals.