Women-Owned & Female-Founded Fitness Brands 2021

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In honor of International Women's Day, we're proud to present this strong lineup of female-founded fitness brands striving to empower women 24/7 and 365 days out of each year. From big-time celebrity labels like Eleven by Venus Williams to smaller eco-friendly activewear crafters, the market for workout clothes created by women and for women is boundless.

Ahead, find everything from inclusive sizes to multipurpose designs, sweat-wicking fabrics to sustainable materials, and more sporty styles we love to support. Join us in giving female business owners their flowers by shopping for a sweet new yoga mat or fresh pair of thoughtfully made leggings.

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