Fitness Apparel & Accessories Store

Starting is the hardest part

Who we are:

Vision: Pioneering transformative lifestyle solutions that empower fitness, wellbeing, and health enthusiasts everywhere.

Mission: Revitalise the fitness landscape by innovating, streamlining, and enhancing existing solutions and ideas to forge a path towards a fitter, healthier future.

We aim to do the hardest part.

Values

  • Unwavering Authenticity: We believe in being genuine, transparent, and sincere in everything we do, ensuring our customers always know they can trust RARP-ID.
  • Straight-Talking, No-Nonsense Attitude: We cut through the noise and fluff, focusing on delivering effective and honest solutions that genuinely make a difference in our customers' lives.
  • Continuous Innovation: Our commitment to creativity and forward-thinking drives us to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and redefine what's possible in the fitness, wellbeing, and health sectors.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: We place our customers at the heart of our business, prioritising their needs and preferences in order to create bespoke, impactful solutions.
  • Sustainability and Responsibility: We're dedicated to minimising our environmental impact and promoting ethical practices, ensuring a better future for both our customers and the planet. Which is why we will ensure our apparel and accessories will be researched and trialed before distribution.

History - It all begins with an reason.

It all began for Richard during the pandemic when lockdown measures left him, like many others, searching for ways to stay active at home. Inspired to improve his fitness, he began working out with resistance bands. Unfortunately, his newfound passion led to an injury.

As an engineer with a lifelong curiosity for understanding how things work, Richard couldn't let this setback deter him. He noticed his home stepper could perfectly complement his resistance band workouts, but it needed something extra. With determination and ingenuity, he experimented with various attachments and designs until he created an innovative feature compatible with a wide range of steppers or height adjusters.

The RARP-ID Platform and Step accessory was born. Designed as either a direct replacement or supplementary addition to existing steppers or height adjusters, it expands the range of possible exercises while maintaining constant tension on the band for maximum effect. The ingenious accessory offers adjustable resistance and multiple positions for a comfortable workout.

Richard's invention minimises the risk of injuries caused by improper band positioning and prevents bands from slipping and striking the user. Confident in the RARP-ID stepper accessory, he believes it offers home fitness enthusiasts a safe, cost-effective solution.

Richard's passion for fitness and innovation began long before the pandemic struck. Richard loved to stay active from a young age through different sports - first football, then boxing and even some casual weightlifting at the gym. With being advised at a young age to give up several physical sport actives, he needed an alternative.

Fitness became more than just physical activity to Richard - it was a stress reliever, a brain boost, and a chance to socialise with friends. He realised that prioritising exercise made him a happier, healthier and more focused student.

Richard was hired as a design engineer for a technology company. He enjoyed the problem-solving nature of his job, but long hours behind a computer took a toll. Richard long standing back issue became more prominent. He remembered his physiotherapist back in his youth had recommended resistance band training to improve posture, flexibility and core strength. But wondered if they could then do more.

Richard researched techniques and purchased a set of high quality latex bands. The lightweight bands provided an excellent workout and were easy to use even in his small apartment. Within a few weeks, Richard noticed a remarkable improvement in his energy levels and reduction of aches and pains.

When the pandemic hit in early 2020, Richard's employer transitioned to remote work. No longer walking to or from the office or participating in recreational sports teams, Richard was determined not to let his fitness slide. He invested in a compact aerobic stepper for cardio and incorporated more resistance band exercises into his routine.

However, as an engineer, Richard understood the importance of proper form. He soon realised that resistance bands require strategic anchoring points and angles to avoid injury. Without gym equipment to secure the bands, Richard improvised by looping them around furniture legs or holding the ends himself - far from ideal solutions. Then one day, the resistance band became unhooked and knocked a tooth out.

With this moment of inspiration (kind of), Richard wondered if he could combine his stepper with the resistance bands to create safe, adjustable anchor points. As an avid hobbyist who always had projects brewing in his head, Richard decided to put his skills to work.

He carefully measured his stepper platform and sketched designs for attachments that could secure the bands. Using CAD software and a 3D printer, Richard created prototypes and tested them for durability. After several iterations, he successfully designed mounts that could be installed onto the stepper.

The mounts featured slots at different heights and angles to anchor resistance bands securely in place. Whether stepping up and down or completing an exercise routine on one level, the bands would remain taut. This prevented sudden snapping and uncontrolled motion that could lead to injuries.

Satisfied with his design's safety and functionality, Richard decided to produce additional units to help others struggling to use bands properly at home. He branded the product "RARP-ID" - incorporating his name and Innovate Design.

Richard spent many early mornings and late nights making sure the RARP-ID stepper and its accessories were improved in everyday in the design. Meanwhile, he continued his full-time engineering job remotely.

When pandemic restrictions began lifting in 2021, Richard found his work-life balance deteriorating again. His employer wanted all staff back in the office full-time, leading to long commutes that ate into Richard's personal time. He longed for a career change that would allow him to follow his twin passions of engineering and fitness.

Owning his own business allowed Richard to help others in a similar situation as himself, with the lack of time, money and making sure his family was not neglected. He dedicated mornings, evening and weekdays to RARP-ID operations, but kept weekends free to spend time with family and friends. Through social media, RARP-ID has steadily grown through word-of-mouth and other digital marketing.

Today, Richard Peach is proud to share the RARP-ID stepper accessory, transforming his personal experience into a product that helps others prevent injuries, enhance their fitness, and make the most of their stepper workouts. What began as a solution to his own workout challenges has grown into a flourishing business and meaningful new career path.

Just like fitness, succeeding as an entrepreneur requires passion, perseverance and the drive for self-improvement. Richard plans to continue innovating, expanding his product line to help more people achieve their health and wellness goals.

RARP-ID's stepper accessories are just the starting point. Richard envisions a suite of complementary products that offer convenience and versatility for home gyms. He is exploring a 2.0 resistance band step, possible adjustable storage solutions, and more.

With a lifelong curiosity of how things work and passion for staying active, Richard developed the problem-solving skills and determination to create his innovative workout accessories. The pandemic presented challenges, but also the opportunity for Richard to pivot to a career centered around his two great loves - engineering and fitness.

Richard's motto is "Keep it simple." He doesn't believe in overnight success, just small steps towards a goal and learning from failures along the way. Persistence and believing in your vision are key.

RARP-ID will continue evolving as technology advances and customers' needs change. But the core mission remains the same - inventing fitness solutions that help people exercise safely at home and enabling active lifestyles. Just like fitness, running a business is a journey of continuous improvement.

In summary, the RARP-ID stepper accessory:

  • Is either a straight swap or an added addition to the existing stepper height adjusters.
  • It increases the number of exercises when compared to using a resistance band on its own.
  • It will keep a constant tension on the band for maximum effect.
  • The recesses within each accessory will give the user an option to increase and decrease the resistance of the band.
  • The accessory will give the user a number of positions for a comfortable exercise.