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.

Wellness

Mental Health Meets Muscle: Solace New York Adds Counseling

Solace New York partners with Solace House to offer free mental health counseling to members and staff, redefining the modern gym experience.

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Young woman lifting at the gym.
Fitness

Gen Z’s Getting Gains With AI, but Boomers Just Aren’t Buying It

AI is reshaping fitness, but gaps remain. ABC Fitness’ new report shows who's embracing tech, who’s hesitant and where opportunities remain.

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turf area inside of a Crunch Fitness gym
Fitness

CR Fitness Opens $5M Crunch Gym in Palm Harbor With One-Day Cyber Sale

CR Fitness is marking the opening of its $5M Crunch Fitness in Palm Harbor with a one-day cyber sale on June 21.

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three women working out in a Hotworx facility
Fitness

Hotworx Invites First-Timers To Sweat on International Yoga Day

Hotworx is offering free boutique infrared fitness sessions for newcomers on June 21 to mark International Day of Yoga.

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panelists speak at the 2025 ATN Innovation Summit
Wellness

Female Leaders Push for Health Equity for Women

At the ATN Innovation Summit, leaders called for a women’s health reset—prioritizing function, data and diversity over outdated norms.

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Equip protein powder
Finance

HighPost Takes Stake in Grass-Fed Protein Brand Equip Foods

HighPost Capital invests in Equip Foods, backing the clean-label supplement brand known for its grass-fed beef protein powder.

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man showing woman how to use fitness app
Fitness

Snap Fitness Taps Spren for AI Coaches & Body Scans

Spren partners with Snap Fitness to launch AI coaching and body scans in 1,100 gyms as a way to engage members and boost retention.

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woman using machine at gym
Fitness

Speedflex Begins Rollout at David Lloyd Clubs

Speedflex brings Blade, its low-impact, high-intensity training equipment, to David Lloyd Clubs in the UK .

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A woman using a device from Strider Fitness.
Finance

Elliptical Cross-Trainer Innovator Strider Fitness Raises $5M

Strider Fitness has scored $5 million in IP-backed funding to scale its patented elliptical device, expanding manufacturing and distribution.

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woman using Core Home Fitness dumbbells
Fitness

Core Home Fitness Expands Access With Truemed

Core Home Fitness now accepts HSA and FSA payments through Truemed, allowing customers to save on adjustable dumbbells and more.

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