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.

SHA, Whoop Bring Wearable Tech to Wellness Tourism

SHA partners with Whoop to add real-time health tracking to one of its programs, while expanding into personalized peptide therapies.

Superpower Launches $199 Preventive Care Membership in Affordability Play

Superpower launches a groundbreaking $199 annual membership with biomarker testing and concierge healthcare access.

Lilysilk Enters Activewear With Silkerry

Lilysilk debuts Silkerry activewear with silk-enhanced terry fabric as comfortwear gains traction amid sleep health interest.

New Study Shows 7,000 Steps a Day Is Enough for Major Health Benefits

Walking 7,000 steps a day may cut early death risk by 47%, lower dementia and more, nearly matching the 10,000-step goal.

a new Planet Fitness member learning about the gym from a PF employee

Planet Fitness PerksFest Offers Members Back-to-School Deals on Apple Music, HelloFresh, Headspace & More

Planet Fitness launches PerksFest with back-to-school savings on Apple Music, HelloFresh, Headspace, NOBULL and more through Aug. 29.

Eight Sleep Raises $100M To Develop AI Sleep Agent, Pursue FDA Approval

Eight Sleep raises $100M to develop an AI Sleep Agent pursue FDA approval and grow globally with China in focus.

ABC Fitness Launches AI Retention Tool After Court Blocks ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

ABC Fitness launches Click2Save to cut churn and help gyms amid shifting cancellation rules after a court blocked the FTC’s mandate.

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Ex-NHL Player Riley Cote Adds Athlete’s Voice as Marijuana Rescheduling Talks Emerge Under Trump

As Trump mulls the drug's federal classification, Riley Cote believes cannabis should be recognized as a part of mainstream wellness.

Karma8a Makes US Retail Debut With Movement Climbing

Movement Climbing partners with Karma8a for its first U.S. retail deal, bringing climbing apparel to two of its New York gyms.

A DoorDash delivery bag.

Ace Pickleball, DoorDash Strike Multiyear Partnership Featuring In-Club Delivery

DoorDash and Ace Pickleball Club have partnered to offer on-demand delivery, discounted promos to APC members.