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.
Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King is retiring due to health reasons. He will remain in the role during the search for his successor.
Beachbody has secured a $25M loan as it shifts strategy to focus on nutrition, affiliate sales and two of its famed fitness programs.
The Athletic Clubs has secured $3.5 million in funding from Solidcore founder Anne Mahlum to expand its squad-based training model.
Hybrd, a new performance-tracking app for hybrid athletes, has launched on iOS to unify strength, cardio and wearable data.
Found is now offering Wegovy and Zepbound through direct-to-consumer pharmacy programs, expanding access to GLP-1 medications.
Flykitt has launched Foodie, an AI nutrition app for travelers, and teases Flow, a tool using breathwork, meditation and movement.
SixFour3 expands with a new Richmond facility and Maryland deal as interest in girls’ sports and training rises.
Onelife Fitness is opening a new club in Virginia, pushing its total to 70+ health clubs open or in development.
PickleRage is opening an indoor pickleball club in Portage, Michigan, featuring 10 courts, a player’s lounge and full programming.
Apple Music and Universal Music Group have launched Sound Therapy, a wellness-focused series that blends top songs with cognitive science.
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