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New Waterproof Rhinestone Connectors

1 Jul

They are finally here! Waterproof Rhinestone Connectors! We have been receiving a lot of request for bikini suits compatible for water! And We are happy to announce that now we can create a bikini with rhinestone connectors that would not lose their original color! This is still a testing project and we would love to hear your feedback as well! The New Black Plating connectors are perfect for the beach!

You can inquire about this style waterproof connectors for any of our Custom Made Designs at www.fitnessprodirect.com!

Today, we will present our new design, made of ombre stretch spandex- very Classy and Unique, a look that impress! Beautiful combination and colors, just breathtaking! You can find it only at www.fitnessprodirect.com!

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We currently carry only four styles, but we will add all favorites to our collection. They can be customized with any free style tie sides bikini such us black bikini or any print spandex that you choose!

 

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The New Black Plating Waterproof Connectors can be used for Bikini Competition Suits, Figure Competition Suit, Posing Suits & Swimsuits!

For any inquiries for Custom Made Bikini or Swimsuits, feel free to email us at info@fitnessprodirect.com! We will be happy to help!

 

And lastly, don’t forget about our 4th of July Sale! Sale 20% on all our custom suits, enter Fourth20 !

 

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Bottom Back Width—How do I choose?

30 Jan

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 coverage options meet the regulations of at least 50% back coverage. Our bikinis are made by regulations for all organizations, such as NPC, IFBB, FAME, Bikini Universe etc. Once you have secured the rules and regulations to of the correct back width, you will want to choose the back width option that accentuates your body the way you want it to be presented on stage!

Here at Saleyla, we offer three different back coverage options:

  • Rio – our most narrow option, offering 5.5”-6.5” in back coverage

BIKINI COMPETITION SUIT- RIO BACK COVERAGE

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FIGURE COMPETITION SUIT – RIO BACK COVERAGE

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  • Moderate – our medium width option, offering 7”-7.5” in back coverage

BIKINI COMPETITION SUIT – MODERATE BACK COVERAGE

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FIGURE COMPETITION SUIT- MODERATE BACK COVERAGE

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  • Full – our widest back width option, offering 8”-9” in back coverage

BIKINI COMPETITION SUIT- FULL BACK COVERAGE

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FIGURE COMPETITION SUIT- FULL BACK COVERAGE

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One way sports drinks can enhance an intense workout

27 Jun

Ever wonder if popular sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are all they’re cracked up to be? Given the rise of overly processed, sugar-laden foods it’s good to have a healthy suspicion about any food-based product you can pick up at a local 7/11. And, if you’re currently training for a fitness, figure or bikini-competition, then you’re probably paying particularly close attention to what you put in your body.

Nutritionists have gone back and forth about the merits of sports drinks for years, with some touting the benefits of electrolytes while others argue that a simple bottle of water provides all the hydration you need. Recently, though, a professor of physiology and kinesiology has produced a whole new argument in support of the enhanced option.

According to professor W. Larry Kenney, sports drinks are a better option for more intense workouts that last for 45 minutes or more because, unlike water, these beverages keep athletes going back for more until they’re completely rehydrated.

“If you drink plain water until you no longer feel thirsty, you’ve most likely not replenished all lost fluids,” says Kenney, pointing out that some athletes can shed as much as three pounds of body weight via sweat in a workout.

Sports drinks have come under fire because of their sodium content. But, as this blog documented in a recent post, ardent athletes have a very different relationship with this mineral than the general population. While most people consume far too much salt, body competition entrants and other active individuals need to take in more sodium because they lose so much of it through sweat.

Remember, though an excess amount of sodium has been linked to high blood pressure and other health issues, your body needs it to maintain appropriate levels of liquid within your cells. So, if you’re headed to the gym for an hour or two of intense bikini or figure competition training, don’t think twice about grabbing a sports drink.

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Bikini and Figure Competition tanning

19 Jun

In recent posts, we’ve been guiding you through one of the most surprisingly finicky aspect of bikini competition prep: Achieving the perfect tan. Once you’ve properly exfoliated your skin and gotten rid of all that pesky body hair, it is up to you whether to use competition tanning products at home or leave it to the professionals.

There are plenty of these items to choose from, and a few benefits of the DIY approach are that it is generally less costly and you have plenty of time to perfect your technique. Plus, you are in complete control of the end result, so you don’t have to worry about a last minute mistake by a technician.

If you aren’t particularly confident in your application technique, though, you can always consult fellow contestants about local tanning salons that could tackle the job. Of course, should you take this route before your next NPC bikini competition, make sure that the salon you go to specializes in competition tanning. That’s because, according to experienced IFBB competitor Julie Lohre, the ideal tan for an official event is radically different from the coverage an average tanning salon customer requests.

“Understanding the chemistry of how tanning products work and how competition diets affect competitors’ body chemistry is the responsibility of the spray tanning technician,” Lohre writes on her website. “Those that are serious about what they do will have this knowledge and training to work with competitors in this very specialist sport.”

A deep uniform tan is a great way to emphasize the muscles you’ve developed over the last few months and really make that posing suit pop, so don’t leave this all-important step. 

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The Military Press: A must for shapely shoulders

16 Jun

Whether you’re competing in a bodybuilding, physique or bikini competition, the impact you make when you step on stage is the key to success in this field. And, though the level of definition is certainly different across these platforms, having a strong, commanding set of shoulders is an important part of the package.

No matter how tight your glutes or rock-hard your abs, if you don’t have a strong set of shoulders, you just won’t have the same stage presence – end of story. Your shoulders dictate everything from how you hold yourself to how you’re proportioned, so shoulder workouts are a crucial part of figure competition training for any entrant. 

One of the most tried and true techniques to tone your deltoids is the classic Military Press. This is known as a compound exercise because, as MuscleMagFitness.com explains, it works mulitple joints and requires all three sides of your shoulder muscles to kick into gear.

This exercise can be performed standing upright or sitting at the edge of an exercise bench, depending on how many other muscles you want to involve in the process. Then, with all your core muscle tightened to keep your upper body stable, grab two dumbbells and hold them up on both sides of your head so that your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Then, simply lift both weights so your arms are nearly straight up in the air, but be sure to avoid locking your joints.

Depending on preference, this can be performed with a barbell as well. However, the source warns that competitors who go this route avoid lifting the weight behind their necks, since this can cause shoulder strain. 

A great set of shoulders is the perfect accessory for any posing suit, so don’t skimp on this section of your workout regimen!  

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