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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.
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CultureFit is a Black woman-owned business creating activewear inspired by West African culture. The leggings are made with moisture-wicking fabric.
Promising review: "I feel so fortunate to have been shown Culture Fit Clothing by a friend. I love the use of symbols you might see in batik fabric! As a yoga instructor, it is deeply important to support and represent companies that you feel connected with, and for me, that means supporting Black-owned businesses. The colors of these leggings pop over Zoom yoga. and the compression is great. No sagging! I love the peek-a-boo net. It gives a subtle glimpse of my tattoos that are usually tucked away! Oh, did I mention the price? These pants won't crush your bank account (or compromise quality)!" —Claire W.
Get them from Culture Fit for $44.99 (available in sizes XS-XL).
Promising review "I love this foam roller. I am a dancer and fitness instructor, so my life is all about moving and working my body. This is such a great tool to have when I come home sore and tired. It's not easy to travel with because of the size, but I'll just need to get a smaller one for that." —LynnCheri J. Voorhees
Get it from Amazon for $15.49 (available in four sizes and seven colors).
Promising review: "I am a full-time yoga teacher and practice regularly, and this top was a huge game-changer for me! This is, by far, my favorite top to wear to teach or practice. I love the longer length of the classic and how soft but supportive the material is. And I LOVE that it is made with recycled materials. I want to replace all of my yoga tops with this top in every color! In case anyone is wondering as I was, the Ivory is great — it's not see-through when it gets wet and I've worn it in HOT yoga. I have four colors now and can't wait to get more!" —Hailey J.
Get it from Girlfriend Collective for $38 (available in sizes XXS-6XL and in eight colors).
Promising review: "Let me start by saying that I NEVER buy shirts with bras already in them. As a DD, I have learned I need more support. However, this shirt works out great for me. I teach yoga and everything stays where it should! People are always asking where I got the top, and I have purchased two additional ones. It is tru-ish to size. I bought a large because I am a DD, but it fits loose around my stomach. This is ok with me." —AM
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes S-XXL and in 15 colors and patterns).
Toned by BaggedEm is a Black woman-owned business started by two sisters to create yoga mats with illustrations of women working out on them. The illustrations are done by their mother. The yoga mat is made from 100% natural rubber with an absorbent layer on top (for any sweat) and is made with extra length, so it's great anyone taller than 6 feet, as well.
Promising review: "I am in a yoga teacher training program. I’ve gone through several mats. This one is a keeper! My hands don’t slip, and I wore socks to practice with no fear of injury! It was my pleasure and joy to roll this baby out for class. Several people took pics of the well-placed logo to look you all up on IG. In time, I expect to replace all of my mats with these!"—Ebone
Get it from Toned By Baggedem for $59.99 (available in 3mm and 5mm thickness).
Promising review: "I'm a Barre instructor, so I really needed to find some good socks for teaching. These are very comfortable, and I love that the straps don't cut into my feet. I've found that they have good grip, but do not prevent any gliding movements. They're great for Barre." —Sarah
Get a set of two pairs from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in one size that fits women's shoe sizes 5.5-11 and in five colors and varieties).
Promising review: "I'm a HIGH Fitness instructor and training for a marathon, and I LOVE these shorts! I want them in every color! The pockets fit my phone (iPhone 6s) great (but would fit bigger phones), which is perfect for runs. I bought the dark heathered purple and the black. I was afraid of showing sweat, so I avoided the lighter colors, but the black and purple don't show sweat. The black material is thicker and more cotton-like, while the purple is spandex-like material. Both are wonderful! I am a size 4 pants, 5-foot-6, 125 pounds, and I got a small. The purple shorts seem to run a tiny bit smaller than the black ones did, so I could have gotten a medium in purple, though the small in black is absolutely perfect. Either way, they fit well, and I absolutely love them! They feel very high-quality." —Erica
Get them from Amazon for $22.98 (available in sizes XS-3X and in 49 length and color combinations).
Bala is a partly woman-founded company providing fashion-forward fitness products from Los Angeles since 2018. The Power Ring can be used for many different things, from squats, presses, and even any move you might use a kettlebell for.
Promising review: "I am a Pilates instructor and love this ring. I teach virtually and I’m suggesting that all my clients purchase one!!! It’s the best!!!" —Heidi F.
Get it from Bala for $85.
Promising review: "I have this top in three colors now and essentially live it in. It has the perfect amount of support for me (B-cup) to do every activity in —even run! As a spin instructor, I have searched for the right high neck cropped top that was flattering and functional — this is it!" —Monica
Get it from Athleta for $59 (available for cup sizes A-C in XXS-XL in six colors and for cup sizes D-DD in sizes XXS-XL in seven colors).
Promising review: "I am a hot yoga instructor and typically practice about four to seven times per week. These towels offer a great non-slip grip while in class. They also hold up well after multiple washes. I also love that they cover my ENTIRE mat. I highly recommend these to anyone who practices hot yoga!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in two sizes and five colors).
And to read more about this yoga towel, check out "Just 11 Things You Might Want To Try In October" (#6).
Promising review: "I teach fitness classes multiple times per week. This is my go-to top! I have it in six colors. I love the cut on the arm opening up to the neck. It really flatters the shoulder muscles. Also, the arm opening is low enough to show off a cute sports bra while also being loose enough to maintain appropriateness while 'working.' They wash and dry really well too. It fits true to size." —Ticket81
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $23.79 (available in XS–XL and 10 color combinations).
Promising review: "As a fitness instructor, I have many shoes, and they get sweaty! With that comes unpleased smells that need to be addressed. This addresses them and makes them smell great! You won't regret these little guys." —Tyson Peltz
Get a pack of three pairs from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I ordered this bra for exercise classes that teach. I teach four different formats, and I have had a very hard time finding an exercise/sports bra that holds everything in and contains the 'bounce' when jumping or with impact movement. I ordered only one as I didn't know how well it would perform. I am quite happy to say that it WORKS. It's worth twice its price, if not more because it's working for me! I have sports bras that I paid three times as much for, and they don't perform as well. I also like that it's BLACK (with pink piping) as it goes perfectly with the tops that I wear when I teach." —Donna
Get it from Amazon for $28.30 (available in 34C-50J and in seven colors).
Promising review: "These socks are amazing for people who are hard on their feet and people who have bad feet. I have both! As a fitness instructor, my feet have to stand lots of jumps, need all-day arch support and compression. These socks have it all! Pricey YES. But really worth it. I only have three pairs, so I tend to do laundry all the time. I really love these socks!" —Red Geisha
Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in six colors).
Asutra is a WOC-owned brand making natural self-care products at an accessible price point. The products are made with organic plants, minerals, and essential oils and do not contain parabens, phthalates, or petroleum. This mat spray is made with tea tree oil to help kill bacterial on the mat.
Promising review: "I teach yoga and have recommended this product to many students and fellow teachers. I love the scent and performance of this mat cleaner spray. It doesn't leave a weird residue like others I've used, especially with the help of the little cleaning towel that comes with the purchase. I will definitely order again." —Heather
Get it from Asutra for $12.99 (available in seven scents) or Amazon for $12.99 (available in seven scents).
Promising review: "I now have two pairs of leggings from this company, and I cannot say enough good things. They fit perfectly, are so cute, so comfortable, and great quality. Best affordable leggings I've ever found. My job is a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor, so I've tried a million different brands in every price range. These may be the best of the bunch! I have recommended them to so many people, and I've never done that with any other workout apparel. Highly recommend. They are worth every penny." —Casey W.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes XS-XL and in 27 prints).
Promising review: "The GoodWipes are perfect for me. I'm a fitness professional, always on a tight schedule and constantly on the go. After teaching a fitness class, I'm soaked in sweat and wet clothes. Using the wipes save me time versus a shower in the gym so I can get to my next client. There's no residue left on my skin when I use them, I don't feel sticky, and they have a nice "slight" refreshing scent. Highly recommend." —Tina G.
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I am a fitness instructor and wear sports bras 90% of the time. This is my absolute favorite bra. It is beautiful and looks like a Lululemon product. The fabric is thick and feels expensive, and it definitely holds me in through the toughest workout. I ordered true to size, and it fits great, but if you are in-between sizes, I would recommend going up a size. You have to pull it over your head to put on or off, and that’s when it feels snug. It covers just enough of my sides/rib cage that I can wear it with more revealing tops and not feel exposed. It does show sweat pretty easily, but I think that’s because I got the lilac color, and I can’t imagine that color NOT showing sweat. I’ll be ordering more. I really have no desire to buy more expensive bras after finding this one." —Ally
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in sizes XS-XL and in 11 colors and patterns).
Promising review: "The best mat on the market for people who sweat!! I'm an instructor and take my mat everywhere with me. The travel-size folds and rolls easily and lightweight. I recommend this mat to beginners and experienced yogis!" —Leslie Prince
Get it from Amazon for $88 (available in three patterns).
Promising review: "This is the softest sports bra I’ve ever owned. I’m a yoga instructor, and I’ve found this is perfect for what I do. It may not be ideal for high impact, but it’s my new favorite. It’s so cute as a bra, but also doubles as a really cute crop top too." —Sierra
Get it from Target for $19.99 (available in sizes XS-XL and in four colors). And you can also get the matching leggings (pictured above) for $34.99.
Promising review: "I love the fit. I ordered a medium, and it was true to size. I am a yoga instructor, and it's perfect for teaching since it does not ride up when doing inverted postures. I ordered it in black, but am considering getting it in multiple colors." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in sizes XS-XL and in 22 colors and styles).
Promising review: "These are my all-time FAVORITE leggings. They are so soft, so comfortable, so easy to move in. I want them in every color. The high waist is perfect, and the length is great. The fabric could not be more comfortable! I'm a barre instructor, and I always wear these to teach and take class, as well as to do other workouts. They're so versatile!" —BarreStar12
Get them from Lululemon for $98 (available in sizes 0-14, three lengths, and 18 colors and patterns).
Promising review: "This is a really good shirt, especially when I am teaching Pilates. It does not ride up or move, and it's comfortable to wear and feels great." —Vic79
Get it from Sweaty Betty for $48 (available in sizes XS-XL and in 17 colors).
Promising review: "These are the perfect sports bra. They're so COMFY. I’ve been a group fitness instructor as a Professor of Kinesiology for two decades. These are the BEST sports bras I’ve ever found, and the price is INCREDIBLE! Three for $20, WOW, you can’t even find a decent one for that price in the stores. I remove the padding (but they still look good wit it). I bought Large, and it’s perfect." —Jennifer highlander Perkins
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes S-3X and in six color packs and varieties).
Promising review: "I am a gym manager, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor. I need socks that hold up to all the training I do. I wish I could give this product an even higher mark! I used to pay four times the price for other socks, which were my favorite for years. I decided to try these because of the reviews. These are my new favorite! They're super soft and tough and breathable in all the right places. Don’t hesitate. I wear a 9.5 in tennis shoes so a medium is perfect for me. Buy these socks!!" —Andrea Ivins
Get a set of six pairs from Amazon for $15.95 (available in sizes S-XL and in four colors and combinations).
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