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.

Peloton members

Peloton Looks Beyond the Bike With New Wellness Strategy

Peloton is expanding into real life events, strength, mindfulness and recovery to increase engagement and reach new members.

a new Planet Fitness member learning about the gym from a PF employee

Planet Fitness Ends Q1 With 20.6M Members

Planet Fitness kicked off 2025 with strong growth, adding 900K members and testing new pricing, amenities and club layouts.

a smiling image of Dr. Casey Means in a kitchen

Dr. Casey Means Named Surgeon General Pick by Trump

Dr. Casey Means, Levels founder and sister of TrueMed co-founder Casey Means, has been nominated as the next U.S. Surgeon General.

A line of fitness equipment within the Hydrogen Fitness club.

Hydrogen Fitness To Franchise Its 24/7 Luxury Wellness Destination

Hydrogen Fitness, a 24/7 luxury wellness operator, is set to franchise its upscale model after joining Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program.

A BODYBAR Pilates class in action.

Prestige Franchise Partners Plots Growth Spree for Bodybar Pilates

Prestige Franchise Partners takes over franchise development for Bodybar Pilates as the boutique brand targets national growth.

WeightWatchers debuts new AI tool as part of its refresh

WeightWatchers Files for Chapter 11, Vows its ‘Here to Stay’

WeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring and a renewed focus on telehealth.

young girls in a gym class with resistance bands

Nike & Studio You Respond to Decline in Girls’ PE Engagement

Studio You and Nike have teamed up to launch a video series designed by and for teenage girls, aiming to boost confidence and enjoyment in PE.

new StrengthIQ system by Echelon

Echelon’s StrengthIQ Brings Smart Training Tech to Gyms

Echelon's StrengthIQ delivers personalized workouts and feedback, equipping operators with a way to attract, engage and retain members.

Connected fitness weights

Connected Fitness Outlook: Brands Go All-In on Strength, AI-Powered Personalization

CEOs and other executives from top connected and at-home fitness brands give their takes on the future of this promising but turbulent sector.

woman at Crunch Fitness

Crunch Fitness Plans Fall Opening in Brunswick, Ohio

Crunch Fitness is opening a new gym in Brunswick, Ohio this fall, led by franchisee Ft Fusion, which plans to open more in Ohio and Illinois.