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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A Mini Erewhon Is Coming to New York, via Ronnie Fieg’s Exclusive New Padel Club

Kith Ivy is bringing padel and luxury wellness, along with Erewhon’s first East Coast tonic bar, to New York City this fall.

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Gen Z Makes Fitness a Top Spending Priority, Outpacing Streaming & Dining

The Gym Group’s Gen Z Fitness Pulse Report finds that nearly half of Gen Z-ers rank fitness as a top spending priority.

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Oura Gets Another Win Against Ultrahuman as Indian Court Tosses Patent Case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed Ultrahuman’s lawsuit against Oura, citing “wilful and deliberate” non-disclosure of U.S. trade rulings.

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Flex Raises $15M To Expand HSA/FSA Payments Access

Flex has just raised $15M in Series A funding to bolster its HSA and FSA payment platform and make wellness purchases more accessible.

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NYC Sparked It, Now LA Studios Are Mobilizing With Loyalty Month Against Fitness Booking Apps

Los Angeles boutique fitness brands are urging people to skip booking apps and instead support studios with direct bookings.

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NRG Gyms Acquires Pump Gyms, Expands UK Footprint

NRG Gyms has acquired Pump Gyms, expanding to 12 UK locations and nearly doubling its membership base, following £4.4M in new funding.

NYC To Host Biggest Sober Dance Party in US History With Daybreaker, FlavCity

Daybreaker and FlavCity are throwing the largest alcohol-free dance party in U.S. history, blending music and wellness at NYC’s Pier 17.

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Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Pelican Athletic Club in 9th Deal of 2025

Genesis Health Clubs expands with Pelican Athletic Club in Louisiana, its 78th location and ninth deal of 2025.

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Katie Austin Rebrands Fitness App as KA Daily, Expanding Into Nutrition & Lifestyle

Katie Austin has rebranded her fitness app as KA Daily, adding recipes, nutrition guides and wellness tools.

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Peloton Must Face Investor Lawsuit as It Pivots to Wellness

A federal appeals court revived a shareholder lawsuit claiming Peloton misled investors about demand and excess inventory after the pandemic.