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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The Vitamin Shoppe Acquired, Former CEO Sharon Leite Returns

Sharon Leite is back as CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe following its acquisition by Kingswood Capital and Performance Investment Partners.

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Stretch Zone Nears 400 Locations

Stretch Zone has opened a new studio in Pennsylvania as the assisted stretching brand approaches 400 locations.

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24 Hour Fitness Honors Service Members With Free Club Access

This Memorial Day weekend, 24 Hour Fitness is opening its gyms nationwide for free for service members and their families.

Outdoor glacial waters at Fairmont Hotels upcoming resort.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Taps Emma Darby to Lead Wellness Strategy

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has named industry veteran Emma Darby as Global VP of Spa & Wellness, expanding its focus on high-end wellness.

Amanda Bodette, Phyt Lab CEO

New Luxury Activewear Brand Aims To Raise the Bar on Style

Phyt Lab debuts as a luxury activewear brand merging performance and style, aiming to redefine fitness apparel.

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OpenAI’s HealthBench Tests AI in Real-World Health Scenarios

OpenAI launches HealthBench, a new benchmark to evaluate how AI models perform in real-world health settings.

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Reebok Fitness Joins Wellhub in Corporate Wellness Deal

Wellhub has added the Reebok Fitness App to its platform, giving eligible subscribers access to workouts, meditation and nutrition tools.

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Atlas Cardholders Get VIP Access To Remedy Place

Atlas, an invite-only charge card, has partnered with Remedy Place to offer members exclusive access to the social wellness clubs

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Sunlighten Acquires Assets of Cold Therapy Brand Ice Barrel

Sunlighten has acquired key assets from cold therapy brand Ice Barrel Inc., forming a new subsidiary as it expands into contrast therapy.

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Early Detection, Elevated: Biograph Opens NYC Clinic

Biograph has opened its NYC clinic, combining advanced diagnostics with a spa-like design for a new take on preventive healthcare.