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.

Runna Launches Race Discovery App Amid Race Sign-Up Surge

Runna has launched Races by Runna, a global platform that helps runners find events and sync them to personalized training plans.

interior pickleball courts at The Pickle Pad

Does Pickleball’s Next Chapter Serve More Than Courts? All Signs Point to Yes

Pickleball brands like The Pickle Pad and Chicken N Pickle are expanding beyond courts into eatertainment hubs with dining, games and more.

woman laying down in bed

Sleep.ai Raises $5.5M As Investors Zero In on Sleep Health

Sleep.ai, formerly SleepScore Labs, has raised $5.5M to expand its AI-powered sleep intelligence platform.

woman works out inside a Vasa Fitness studio room

Vasa Fitness Brings Strength Program to More Clubs, National Expansion Set for 2026

Vasa Fitness is expanding studio lft to more clubs, with a national rollout in 2026, as demand grows for coach-led strength training.

Magic Molecule Skin Spray

NexPhase Invests in Magic Science, Parent of Magic Molecule, Amid Growing Skin Health Movement

Backed by NexPhase, Magic Science plans to expand Magic Molecule’s retail footprint and strengthen manufacturing of its skincare products.

Alo Yoga Faces Age Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Top Instructor

Briohny Smyth has sued Alo Yoga in Los Angeles, alleging age discrimination, wrongful termination and other claims.

people walkig through the desert

Hyatt Launches Limited-Time Wellness Retreats in Moab, Zion & California

Hyatt launches immersive wellness retreats in Moab, Zion and California, blending fitness, mindfulness and nature.

The exterior of a new Life Time gym in Illinois.

Life Time To Roll Out Nearly 100 In-Club Coworking Lounges

Life Time expands with 55 Work Lounges and 30 more planned, aiming to be more than a health destination or third space.

woman lifts a barbell with a personal trainer

Crunch Fitness Franchisee Offering 1.6M Free Personal Training Sessions

CR Fitness Holdings will host “Training Day” on Aug. 30, offering 1.6M free personal training sessions across 86 Crunch Fitness gyms.

Free Fitness Finds Its Stride As Parkrun Launches in Brooklyn

Brooklyn hosts its first parkrun at Brooklyn Bridge Park, a free weekly 5K that joins a global movement built on community and inclusion.