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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Tivity Health Appoints Natasha Deckmann as CEO

Tivity Health has appointed Natasha Deckmann as CEO and added former Aetna president Brian Kane as executive chairman.

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Barre3 Appoints Emerald Lopez as President to Scale Boutique Fitness Business

Barre3 has appointed Emerald Lopez as president to lead its next phase of growth, following recent studio acquisitions.

USA Rugby team.

Momentous Signs Multi-Year Deal With USA Rugby as Official Supplement Partner

Momentous has signed a multi-year deal with USA Rugby to provide its nutrition support to both national teams.

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CryoBuilt Brings the Chill Home With Chillybox Investment

CryoBuilt invests in at-home cryotherapy brand Chillybox, securing global distribution rights and eyeing the DTC market.

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This Sports Lesson Platform Is Catching Fire With Gen Z & Retirees

TeachMe.To is streamlining how people book sports lessons while helping coaches grow side hustles, with offerings from pickleball to surfing.

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Gold’s Gym SoCal Opens in Beverly Center as First Fitness Club Inside Iconic LA Mall

Gold’s Gym SoCal opens at the famed Beverly Center with 24-hour access on select days, leading fitness equipment and luxe amenities.

Will Ahmed, CEO and founder of Whoop

FDA Warns Whoop on Blood Pressure Feature, CEO Says ‘We’re Not Backing Down’

Whoop is defending its blood pressure tool in a debate with the FDA that calls into questions where wellness tech ends and regulation begins.

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GLP-1s Opened the Door, Hims & Hers Says Personalization Holds the Key

Hims & Hers' Dr. Craig Primack explains why personalized care, not just GLP-1s, is the key to lasting weight loss success.

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Life Time Launches Reformer-Based Class at Select Clubs

Life Time continues to respond to member demand with new offerings like CTR, an athletic Reformer class piloting at select clubs.

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Connected Fitness Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving, Say Top CEOs

At the ATN Innovation Summit, CEOs from Tonal, Hydrow and iFIT discussed the future of connected fitness and the opportunities that await.