These female sport innovations range from feminist fitness ads to female-only football clubs. In recent months, the media and fashion industry's stick thin body imagery has been replaced with a more athletic ideal.
The rise in female-focused fitness clubs, mobile apps and ad campaigns is making the quote "strong is sexy" a viral topic on most social media channels. This idea is inspiring girls to be proud of their strength and is encouraging women to embrace realistic body types rather than unhealthy ones.
While ahtletic branding can often be male-dominated, a recent focus on feminism in sports makes these campaigns, clothing collections and athletic events that much more inspiring for a young generation of girls. From Nike Women's recent 15K race to The Football Association's female participation campaign, our society's view of female sports is continuing to involve while inspiring gender progression and equality.
30 Female Sport Innovations
From Female Fitness Ads to Girl-Empowering Football Initiatives:
Jana Pijak — Jun 16, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Authentic Female Fitness Ads
Sport England's This Girl Can Campaign Embraces All Body Types
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Sultry Body Builder Photography
Athlete Juliana Malacarne Fronts Hunger Magazine's Latest Story
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Model Workout Ads
The Nike Women Fall 2014 Collection Stars an Exercising Karlie Kloss
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Layerable Fitness Fashion
The Nikelab x JFS Women's Training Collection is Incredibly Versatile
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Ugly Workout Campaigns
The Darjeeling Sportswear Ads Show that Fitness Isn't Always Hot
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Reflective Sports Apparel
The Nike Women's Color Block Blends Performance and Style
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Versatile Cycling Skirts
The 'Bicycle Wrap Skirt' Provides an Easy Way for Women to Bike in Style
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Inspirational Women Boxers
Claudia Gaudelli Challenges the Notion of the Male-Dominated Sport
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Girl Power Art Projects
Photographer Kate Parker Has Created the Series 'Strong is the New Pretty'
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Body-Positive Yoga Photographs
Plus-Size Yogi Jessamyn Stanley is Changing Yoga Body Stereotypes
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Localized Fitness Campaigns
The Nike Toronto Billboards Specifically Target Female Runners
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Feminine Training Footwear
The Nike Zoom Fit Agility Provides Enhanced Cushioning & Responsiveness
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Inspiring Sportswear Films
Adidas' 'I'm Here to Create' Campaign Spotlights Female Athletes
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Inspiring Athletic Retailers
Zakti Helps Women Achieve Balanced Lifestyle and Fitness Goals
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High-Support Sports Bras
The Hero Edition Brings a U-back Design to the Nike Pro Bra Collection
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Female-Only Football Pubs
Benefit Cosmetics' Gabbi's Head Pub is a Women's World Cup Bar
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Motivational Football Ads
The Nike Soccer American Woman Film is Part of the #NoMaybes Campaign
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Gender-Inclusive Sports Gear
Nike Women's Basketball Collection Shows this Sector's Growth
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Dynamic Training Shoes
The Nike Free TR 5 Flyknit is Designed For Female Athletes
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Female-Targeted Motocross Gear
Phoenix Motocross Specializes in Women’s Motocross Clothing
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Maternity Golfing Apparel
'Bump & Run' is a Line of Golf Clothes Designed for Expectant Mothers
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Football-Inspired Cosmetic Kits
Benefit Cosmetics' World Cup Makeup Kit is a Beauty Win
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Female Football Campaigns
This Campaign Aims to Promote Female Football & Increase Youth Interest
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Custom Floating Fitness Studios
The Nike Women's 15k Will Kick Off with Special Training Classes
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Female-Empowering Sport Events
The Nike Women's Race Series Takes Over 20 Cities Around the World
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Legendary Shoe-Inspired Tights
TheTight of the Moment x Jordan Sneaker Features Dynamic Artwork
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Uplifting Sportswear Ads
Sport Chek's Newest Workout Commercial Connects with Female Yogis
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Stylish Feminine Sports Apparel
This Nike Women's Apparel Collection Blends Performance & Style
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Female Sport-Tracking Apps
'Beautiful Game' Helps to Track the Women's FIFA World Cup Matches
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AI-Generated Sports Campaigns
Paris Saint-Germain Launched a Fully AI-Generated Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns
Gatorade Canada's Latest Campaign Stars Sarah Fillier
Artist-Inspired Athletic Wear Collections
Hyba Activewear Partners with Michelle Hoogveld
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Supportive Coaching Programs
Nike Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Unique Fitness Plan Apps
Athli Has Announced the Addition of Three New Trainers
Women-Only Travel Adventures
Intrepid Travel Offers Expeditions for All-Women Groups
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
OB/GYN-Approved Activewear Brands
Oya Femtech Apparel Emphasizes Feminine Health and Comfort
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Sophisticated Activewear Lines
BOV Active is an Up-And-Coming Canadian Brand
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Chic Activewear Collections
Sophie & Hailee Offers a Capsule for Fitness and Everyday Activities
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Minimalist Home Fitness Equipment
Lifted Movement Transforms the Perception of At-Home Fitnes
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Italian-Inspired Football Fashion
Art of Football Adds Two More Designs to its FW24 Roster
Dynamic Athleisure Apparel
Victoria's Secret Relaunched its VSX with a New Performance Collection
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
The 'International Collection' Features Three Exclusive Pieces
Modern Updated Football Boots
adida Presents the Modernized Tonal Predator 24 Shoe
Tennis-Themed Beauty Bars
The Dove x Venus #KeepHerConfident Beauty Bar Inspires Girls in Sports
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
Hi-Tech Breast-Supporting Sports Bras
RHEON LABS® and adidas Unveil TECHFIT CONTROL BRA
Empowering Menopause Campaigns
GenM's Live Your Best Menopause Supports Confidence & Choice
Empowering Self-Care Pizza Ads
Domino's New Ad Encourages Women to Give into Their Cravings
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Modernized Tech-Driven Fitness Platforms
Tonal Debuts Its Power Progress Brand Platform
Gym-Focused Dating App Badges
adidas and Bumble Launch a Gym Interest Badge on the Dating App
Versatile Athletic Capsules
Brunette the Label’s Sport Collection Just Dropped
Inclusive Marathon Campaigns
adidas Worked with Marathons to Support Neurodivergent Athletes
Elite Female Athlete Clothing
SPRHRA Was Founded by Marina Paul & the Brand is on a Mission
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Body Confident Sport Programs
Dove Teams Up with Kylie Kelce for Empowering Women's Campaigns
Functional Athleisure Pieces
RVCA Drops its New VA Sport Collection Starring Alexis Ren
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Empowering Outdoor Apparel Brands
SENIQ Empowers Women Who Prioritize Both Fashion and Function
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Everyday Athlete Skincare
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher Launched Medalist for Female Athletes
Athlete-Specific Mental Fitness Initiatives
alphabeats Has Teamed Up with Nationsbest Football
Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks
MoveActive Has Introduced 'Power in Pink'
Athlete-Centric Body Care Brands
Sloane Stephens Debuts Doc & Glo
Performance Functional Leggings
Tighties Revolutionizes Activewear with Functional Leggings
Young Boxer-Collaborative Campaigns
Fran Hennessy Joins Champion to Empower Young Women
Sneaker-Inspired Sporty Bags
adidas and Avavav Introduce the Forza e Coraggio Collection
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Empowering Fitness Campaigns
Planet Fitness Dubbed Megan Thee Stallion "Mother Fitness"
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Vibrant Women's Athlete Kits
Oakland Soul Sports Club Unveils Its 2024 Designs
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Modern Aging Fitness Programs
BOOST Camp Helps Adults Embrace Quality Protein & Strength Training
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories
Systemarosa's New Hair Accessories Celebrate Female Fandom
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
AI-Remastered Olympic Documentaries
Alibaba Cloud Released 'To the Greatness of HER' film
Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns
#SportYourPeriod Addresses Menstruation Stigma in Sports
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Inclusive Esports Partnerships
XSET and Samsung Partner to Create Opportunities for Women in Games
Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots
adidas Introduces the F50+ Football Boots
High-Performance Workout Apparel
Athleta Launches a New Womens Line for High-Intensity Exercising
Women's Pro Soccer Clubs
AFC Toronto Has Officially Unveiled Its Brand Crest and Identity
Sports Drink-Branded Fashion Lines
POWERADE and Katie Grimes Use Upcycled Materials in New Capsule
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Sustainable Sports Essentials
Reebok Unveiled the Performance-Focused Workout Ready Sports Bra
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Adaptive Intimate Collections
Victoria’s Secret and Pink Team Up to Launch Adaptive Intimates
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Body Confidence Coaching Programs
Dove & Nike are Launching Body Confident Sport for Girls
Performance Athleisure Collections
DICK'S Debuts the New 'Inspire' Performance Apparel Collection
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Athletic Actress Activewear Campaigns
The On Fall 2024 Campaign Stars Zendaya in the Swiss Alps
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Performance-Focused Athleisure Wear
Dick's Sporting Goods Showcases the New 'Inspire' Fabric
Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns
Foot Locker and Flo Milli Partner for 'Start with Sneakers'
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Genderless Court-Ready Apparel
Humanrace and evian Create a New, Genderless Athletic Collaboration
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Millennial-Specific Fitness Platforms
Sarah Mariko Launches a New Fitness App, MOVE with Mariko
Love-Inspired Tennis Brands
Love All Boasts a Collection of Stylish and Functional Activewear
Holistic Weight Management Tools
Health Kraft Me Empowers Women 40 and Above to Stay Healthy
Athlete-Backed Yoga Gear
CorePower Yoga And Venus Williams Unite to Launch Performance Activewear
Purposeful Brand Transformations
Decathlon Unveils a New Brand Identity, Logo and Brand Purpose
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Female Athlete Nutrition Ranges
ATHENA Sports Nutrition Supports the Needs of Athletic Women
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Flag Football Athlete Partnerships
Oakley Has Announced Its Partnership with Diana Flores
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Empowering Summer Campaigns
Falabella Launched the Mi Cuerpo No Necesita Tu Opinión Campaign
Femme-Focused Tournament Series
Thunderpick Partners with the*gameHERS for a New Tournament Series
Uplifting Team-Backed Collections
Miami HEAT Launches the 'Support Women' Collection and Campaign