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.
The AI-powered Simple Life app ditches calorie counting in favor of data-driven coaching, gamification and habit science.
JetSet Pilates has surpassed 200 studios sold as it scales through major markets and prepares to enter 2026 with 50 open locations.
“Exercise snacks,” short, planned bursts of movement lasting five minutes or less, can boost fitness in inactive adults, per a new analysis.
Consumers are ditching extremes for calm, blending smoothies, cleaning mindfully and treating themselves with skincare, Circana data shows.
Physique 57 returns to Manhattan with a new NoMad studio and an upcoming residency at the upscale Waldorf Astoria.
Placer.ai data shows fresh-format grocers leading 2025 growth as affluent shoppers fuel a nationwide shift toward health and convenience.
OakNorth has extended a £75 million ($101 million) loan to gym operator Third Space to fund expansion across London.
Peloton is partnering with Respin Health to launch a research study on how targeted exercise can improve menopause-related symptoms.
Peloton has partnered with Johnson Fitness & Wellness to bring its new Cross Training Series machines to 100-plus retail stores nationwide.
Pilates Addiction is seeing explosive early franchise growth across the U.S. under parent company Sequel Brands.
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