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.
Private equity-backed Aligned Fitness has grown its Club Pilates footprint to 47 studios, fueled by new Southeast acquisitions.
A new Ro survey shows GLP-1 stigma falls when people know someone taking the medication, suggesting personal ties are driving acceptance.
Hyrox launches a global Science Advisory Council and its first Science of Hyrox Report as the sport pursues Olympic status.
Ladder has partnered with Flex to make its fitness app eligible for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Apple Fitness+ is heading to 28 new markets this month, adding digital dubbing in Spanish, German and Japanese plus a new K-Pop music genre.
Planet Fitness has priced $750 million in new fixed-rate notes, issued in two tranches with five and seven-year repayment timelines, it said.
Geisler's Sequel Brands is launching the Ultimate Longevity Center in partnership with Gary Brecka and Tony Robbins’ Lifeforce.
At The Gym Venice, the over 40 crowd get training built for real results as the fitness industry’s most overlooked demographic steps forward.
Peloton's new white paper makes the case for wellness real estate as it grows its footprint across hotels, residential buildings and campuses.
SweatHouz is opening two new studios a week through year-end as demand for private infrared sauna and cold-plunge suites surges.
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