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.

A woman strength training inside a World Gym.

World Gym Adding Blood-Testing Service, Eyes US Stock Listing

World Gym is rolling out blood and DNA testing for members as it evaluates a possible U.S. stock listing in the future.

Willie Nelson’s THC Beverage Brand Raises $15M To Enter the Wellness Aisle

Willie Nelson’s THC drink brand Willie’s Remedy+ has raised $15 million and is set to roll out nationwide in retail.

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Why the Bryan Johnson-AG1 Feud Misses What Wellness Consumers Really Care About

Wellness brands are investing heavily in scientific credibility, but consumer data suggests most people prize price and simplicity more than PhDs and peer-reviewed research.

For GLP-1 Users, Effort Could Be the Key Factor in Long-Term Health

New data from Noom suggests that people who put more effort into eating healthy and working out see the best results from weight-loss drugs.

Midi Health Reaches Unicorn Status in $100M Funding Round

Midi Health surpassed a $1 billion valuation following a $100 million Series D, highlighting increased capital flowing into women’s health.

Waz Ashayer on Sobriety, Discipline & Leading P90X Generation Next

Waz Ashayer, a popular Equinox trainer, has become the face of one of the world’s most recognizable fitness programs in P90X.

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Labor Unions Are Coming for the Fitness Industry, Threatening a Long-Held Power Dynamic

The fitness industry has historically avoided labor unrest, but organizers say that dynamic is under strain as Gen Z workers challenge low wages and erratic scheduling.

Pilates studio inside Snap Fitness' new upscale gym in London

Snap Fitness Unveils Luxe 24/7 Gym Concept in London

Snap Fitness has opened a new club in central London, a 24/7 gym model with boutique training, Pilates and recovery offerings.

Jeff Zwiefel at the ATN Innovation Summit

Jeff Zwiefel Departs Life Time, Closing a 27-Year Chapter

Jeff Zwiefel, the former president and COO of Life Time and a longtime senior executive, is exiting the luxury fitness and wellness brand.

Daxko’s New AI-First Strategy Targets the Work That Slows Gyms Down

Daxko’s AI-first strategy focuses on automating backend tasks, improving personalization and helping gym operators navigate a new landscape.