Competition Prep Library
Start here if you’re a first-time Bikini, Wellness, or Figure competitor.
Choose a topic below to get step-by-step answers.
Start Here: First-Time Competitors
New competitor? Learn divisions, costs, timelines, and what to expect on competition day.
How to Choose Your Competition Suit
How to choose suit color, style, cut, connectors and crystal coverage for your division.
Heels, Jewelry & Stage Accessories
What heels are allowed? What jewelry looks best on stage? Get rules, styling tips, and shop recommended accessories.
Stage Presence & Posing Tips: What Judges Look For
Walk, posing, confidence, and presentation — learn what judges are actually looking for and how to stand out.
Show Day & Travel Prep
Packing checklists, backstage must-haves, tan care, suit protection, and how to travel with your competition suit.
NPC & IFBB Rules, Schedules and Deadlines
Show schedules, division rules, suit regulations, and when to order your suit for upcoming NPC and IFBB shows.
Blog
Top Styles for Competition Bikini - Which bikini top style should I choose?
If you are entering a fitness competition, choosing your competition bikini is essential for your overall look and presentation on stage. Let’s cover Competition Bikini Top Styles. The fit of...
When should I start prepping for the bikini competition?
Did you know that if you enter a bikini competition this season, you will be in your best body shape? Not just physical change, but mentally challenging yourself is one...
Do You Want to Wear Cute Posing Bikini?
Cute Posing Bikini is an essential item for your competition prep.
Bikini, Figure, Wellness Competition: 3 Steps To Order Your First Custom Bikini
Hello Fitness Competitors! Saleyla has been creating custom competition bikinis for the past 10 years. We are thankful & grateful for our awesome customers who trust us to create their...
Everything You Need to Know about the New NPC Wellness Division
Get to know everything about the wellness division in bodybuilding! Find out what it is, why it is important and how to become successful in it with this comprehensive guide....
5 Bikini Prints to Lift Your Mood During Comp Prep
Hello Fitness competitors! We are happy to introduce our new addition of custom print bikinis. We've had such a great feedback from our clients and decided to add more fun...
New Practice Bikini Suit & Swimsuit
Competition prep dieting got you feeling down? Our new custom practice bikini suits can satisfy your cravings! Pizza, donuts, cupcakes, and many more new prints are being used on our...
How Do I Choose the Perfect Competition Heels?
There are plenty of things to consider when selecting your competition shoes! Shoes always need to be clear and have at least a 4-inch heel. If you don’t feel comfortable...
How to Choose the Perfect Competition Suit Color
Choosing the color and fabric of your suit is without a doubt one of the most important aspects of the suit design process. The color will serve as the...
New Crystal Competition Figure Bikini Designs
Geometric Geometric designs have been very popular lately as competitors are always on the lookout for more unique options to make them stand out on stage. We have been working...
How to Choose Your Bikini Connectors
You’ve chosen your favorite fabric, you’ve taken your measurements, now it’s time to add some BLING to your favorite Saleyla suit! What better way than adding rhinestone connectors? Rhinestone connectors...
Figure Competition Suit Bottom Back Width- How do i choose?
When it comes to choosing your competition suit bottoms, the MOST important thing to do first is to check the rules and regulations of your show. Each of our back...
