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.
Lucra and Asensei have launched a gamified challenge platform that helps brands boost member engagement and lower customer acquisition costs.
WeightWatchers names SoulCycle co-founder Julie Rice as Chief Experience Officer and acquires her platform Peoplehood.
Peloton ended FY2025 with better-than-expected results, but announced layoffs, cost cuts and a renewed focus on strength, sleep and recovery.
Fitness & Lifestyle Group has opened its 50th Reform Pilates studio, expanding its premium concept across Goodlife and Fitness First gyms.
Xponential Fitness has named Mike Nuzzo CEO, succeeding Mark King amid portfolio consolidation and the closure of an SEC probe.
The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Mike Forbes as its first chief strategy officer, marking CEO Sharon Leite’s first major move since returning.
ACE celebrates 40 years of advancing health through movement, with 90,000+ certified pros and a renewed focus on education and public health.
Planet Fitness grows to 20.8M members, driven by Gen Z and plans for a Black Card price hike and global growth.
Wellhub adds Citi Bike access to its wellness platform, targeting NYC’s commuters and return-to-office trends with a movement-focused benefit.
Deepak Chopra and Appellation are launching a $180M wellness retreat in Utah with AI, hot springs and a culinary program.
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