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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Gravel Meets Giving: 44 Riders Fundraise for Life Time Foundation

At UNBOUND Gravel, 44 cyclists are riding for youth health and sustainability through the Life Time Foundation.

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The Wellness Gold Rush Is On: 6 Hot Spaces Set To Explode

Wellness is now a $2 trillion global industry—and it's only growing. A new McKinsey report highlights six fast-rising categories.

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Virtual Race, Real Stakes: PitPat’s Hero’s Half Marathon Offers $400 Top Prize

PitPat launches the Hero’s Half Marathon, a global 6-mile virtual race with real-time tracking and cash prizes.

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Eight Sleep Steps Into Women’s Padel With League Relaunch

Eight Sleep partners with 6 Love Sports to relaunch a top women’s padel league, blending sleep tech with the fast-growing sport.

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Modest Weight Loss in Midlife Can Slash Risk of Disease & Early Death, per Study

New research from links modest, nonpharmacological weight loss in midlife to lower long-term risks of chronic disease and early death.

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Stack Athletics Scoops Up Vulcan in Pickleball Power Play

Stack Athletics has acquired Vulcan Pickleball, naming the VPRO Flight ball official for MLP and DUPR events.

Dove & Club Pilates Break Stereotypes With #EveryBodyPilates

Dove and Club Pilates launch free classes in five U.S. cities to challenge body stereotypes and promote inclusivity through #EveryBodyPilates

Equinox Must Pay $600K for Hard-To-Cancel Memberships in NY

Equinox will pay $600K and offer refunds after New York's AG found it made canceling memberships difficult.

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Dave Asprey, Essentia Launch Biohacking Mattress System

Dave Asprey and Essentia have introduced a biohacking sleep system featuring EMF protection and performance-enhancing materials.

A group of people at the beach enjoying Swet's mobile sauna.

Meet Swet: The Mobile Sauna Turning Up the Heat on the Social Wellness Scene 

Swet brings a mobile sauna and ice bath experience to festivals and events, tapping into demand for alcohol-free, wellness socializing.