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.

Ulta Beauty Raises Outlook, Sees Billion-Dollar Future in Wellness

Ulta Beauty lifted its outlook after Q2 sales growth, leaning into wellness as a billion-dollar opportunity as self-care trends rise.

Revolt Cycling Studio, Chancery Lane, London / Energym

Revolt Cycling To Launch London’s First Energy-Generating Spin Studio

Revolt Cycling will open London’s first energy-generating spin studio in 2025, featuring Energym RE:GEN bikes.

Canyon Ranch Tucson Among Top 5 Wellness Hotels in the World by Michelin Guide

Canyon Ranch Tucson is the only resort in the Americas recognized for Michelin Guide’s Wellness Award, ranking among the top 5 in the world.

Gallup Data Shows a Western Well-Being Lag

Gallup data shows global thriving is rising, but Western nations are falling behind. Here's how fitness and wellness brands can respond.

LifeSpeak Taps Jason Campana as CEO Post $50M Funding

LifeSpeak appoints Jason Campana CEO after a go-private deal and $50M funding, aiming to scale preventative wellbeing to 20M users by 2027.

Precor Featured in BBC’s ‘In Pursuit of Wellness Series’

Precor is featured in BBC’s "In Pursuit of Wellness" series with a short film on junior professional golfer Niuniu Zhao.

People on cycles

SoulCycle, The Zero Proof Partner as Sober-Curious Trend Rises

The Zero Proof has partnered with SoulCycle for a Hamptons activation offering non-alcoholic drinks to riders ahead of a national rollout.

Oura ring

Oura Brings Manufacturing to Texas, Turning Wearables Into Defense Readiness Tools

Smart ring maker Oura is opening a Fort Worth, Texas, facility in 2026 to fulfill defense contracts, supporting personnel readiness.

Outside of a Gold's Gym location

Gold’s Gym Signs Deal for 60 Locations in Brazil

Gold’s Gym has signed a master franchise deal to open 60 locations in Brazil over the next decade, with the first opening in 2026.

Virtuagym Launches AI Fitness Coaching Tool for Gyms, Trainers

Virtuagym launches MAX AI Coach, helping gyms and trainers create personalized workouts in seconds as part of its expanding AI strategy.