Rarp-ID Fitness

20/08/2026

Not sure what to wear to your first boxing session? 🥊 We've put together the complete UK kit guide — fitted leggings, a supportive sports bra, and the one thing you should never skip: hand wraps. Whether you're kitting out with RDX gear or RARP-ID activewear, here's exactly what to pack for your next session.

Read the full guide: https://rarp-idfitness.com/blogs/fitness-tips/what-to-wear-for-boxing-training-uk-kit-guide

16/08/2026

Resistance bands aren't just for warm-ups — used right, they can target every major muscle group. Our latest guide breaks down band exercises for legs, glutes, back, chest, shoulders, arms and core, so you can build a strong, balanced physique at home.
https://rarp-idfitness.com/blogs/fitness-tips/resistance-band-workouts-how-to-target-and-tone-specific-muscle-groups

15/08/2026

Stress is part of life — but a few small habits go a long way. Research shows regular exercise lowers your body's stress response and speeds recovery from it. In our latest post, we share 5 at-home exercises (no gym needed) plus 4 research-backed daily habits to help you manage stress better. 👇
https://rarp-idfitness.com/blogs/fitness-tips/the-surprisingly-simple-way-to-manage-stress-in-our-busy-lives

08/08/2026

Boxing gloves or MMA gloves — which one do you actually need? 🥊
Short version: boxing gloves are bigger (8–20oz), fully enclose the hand, and are built to protect you through hundreds of punches. MMA gloves are lighter (4–6oz), leave your fingers free, and are designed for grappling as well as striking.
Neither is "better" — they're built for different jobs. We break down the full history, safety differences, and how to choose in our latest guide 👇
https://rarp-idfitness.com/blogs/fitness-tips/boxing-gloves-vs-mma-gloves-unpacking-the-power-behind-the-punch
Official UK RDX stockist, free UK delivery over £50.

Discover the true powerhouse! Dive into our battle of Boxing Gloves vs. MMA Gloves and find out which packs a stronger punch in both style and impact.

13/07/2026

Front squats hit different when you’ve got the right tool. That’s why I am using the RDX sandbag.

Here’s what I’m running: 4 sets of 8-10 reps, heels elevated. This setup forces your quads to work harder because your centre of gravity shifts forward. No cheating. No momentum. Just pure leg development.

The sandbag isn’t stable like a barbell. It shifts. Your core has to compensate. Your stabiliser muscles fire up. You’re not just getting stronger — you’re building real, functional strength that transfers to life outside the gym.

Beginners, listen: elevated heels + front squat position = quad-dominant rep. You’ll feel the burn in the right place. Your knees stay safer because the angle is more forgiving than a flat-footed approach. The sandbag forces controlled movement. You can’t rush it.

This is the equipment I use. This is the equipment we stock at RARP-ID because it works. No nonsense. No gimmicks. Just results.

Ready to start? Head to rarp-idfitness.com. Build something real.

10/07/2026

Honestly, we’re lucky. We get to do what we actually care about — getting decent kit into people’s homes and helping them get strong without paying through the nose for a gym membership.

Right now we’re shifting RDX boxing and MMA stuff, and recycled activewear. Every order we move funds what comes next.

Real talk though: we’re ploughing everything back into our patent-pending Aerobic Stepper. Pair it with resistance bands and you’ve got something special. One compact unit. Full-body work. Strength and cardio sorted. No half measures.

This isn’t trend chasing. I saw the problem myself — people want home gyms that actually work. Don’t cost a fortune. Don’t turn your living room into a warehouse.

We’ve built the base now. You’re helping us create what affordable home fitness should actually be.

Genuinely grateful you’re backing this. We know it.❤️

05/07/2026

Single arm rows with 25kg — one of the most underrated strength builders for home training.

Here’s why I’m having a go with these: they force each side to work independently. No cheating. No compensating. Your weaker side has nowhere to hide, and that’s exactly where growth happens.

The RDX sandbag is perfect for this because the shifting weight keeps your core locked in tight. Unlike a dumbbell that feels static, the sand moves inside the bag, demanding constant stabilisation. Your obliques, your lower back, your serratus — everything fires up.

Form notes because I’m not about to let you half-rep this:

Try to keep your torso square. That’s the hard part. Your body wants to rotate toward the working side. Don’t let it. Brace your core before each rep.

Row the elbow back past your hip. Full retraction. Drive through your lats, not your arms.

Control the eccentric. Lower it slow. That’s where the damage happens.

4 sets of 10-12 per arm. Doesn’t sound like much until rep 8 when your stabilisers are screaming.

This movement translates everywhere — better posture, stronger back, more power in real-world movement. Whether you’re training at home or building serious strength on a budget, single arm rows belong in your programme.

That’s the RARP-ID approach: simple movements, real weight, real results. No fancy machines. No gimmicks.

Get the sandbag. Get to work.

04/07/2026

Rear Delta Rows, time to fly 😂

I’m hitting 4 sets of 10 with our 25kg RDX sandbag today — and this movement is great when nice and slow. Here’s why it works.

The rear delt row demands stability. That sandbag doesn’t sit pretty in your hands like a barbell. It shifts. It moves. Your stabiliser muscles have to work harder. Your core has to brace tighter. Your posterior chain gets properly taxed.

How I’m doing it:
— Feet shoulder-width apart
— Slight knee bend, hinge from the hips
— Let the sandbag hang with neutral spine
— Drive elbows back and up, squeeze shoulder blades together at the top
— Control the descent. No bouncing. This isn’t ego lifting.
— 10 reps. Full tension. Every single rep counts.

4 sets means 40 total reps of pure posterior chain work. Your upper back and shoulders will know about it.

Why the sandbag? Barbells are predictable. Dumbbells roll. A sandbag forces your body to stabilise unstable load. That’s real strength. That’s functional. That’s what builds shoulders that actually look like you train.

Pair this with your front delts and chest work and you’ve got proportional shoulders. Balanced. Powerful. Physique-changing.

The RDX sandbag is built for home gym training. It’s portable. It’s versatile. It’s tough enough for serious work.

Get the gear. Do the work. Build the physique.

Shop RDX equipment at rarp-idfitness.com

24/06/2026

So last nights match was an interesting time in our household 😊

I’m not a major international fan anymore but if England are playing , I’ve got to take interest.

It was me against 3 (missus, daughter and son) 😂

My overall thoughts were ghana played a good defensive game and really should have had a pen at the end. England were too slow and things didn’t change until rashford came on and that’s hard for me to say being a Liverpool fan 😂 England were rubbish and Ghana deserved a draw….

What do you guys think?

23/06/2026

Push up and drag with the 25kg RDX sandbag — one of my favourite compound moves for building serious upper body strength and core stability.

Here’s what you’re looking at: 4 sets of 10 reps, with the drag hitting both sides. This isn’t a vanity exercise. You’re working chest, shoulders, triceps, AND your core has to stabilise the entire movement. The sandbag shifts as you drag it, so your stabiliser muscles are working overtime. That’s where real functional strength comes from.

Why this works:

The push up portion builds explosive pressing power. Your chest and shoulders get loaded under tension. Then the drag? That’s where it gets interesting. You’re fighting instability, building anti-rotation core strength, and your grip has to stay locked. Switch sides, repeat. No shortcuts.

The beauty of sandbag training is the unpredictability. Unlike a barbell that’s always perfectly balanced, the sand moves inside the bag. Your nervous system has to adapt constantly. That translates to real-world strength.

4 sets of 10 is solid volume without overloading recovery. You’ll feel this for days if you’re doing it right.

If you’re training at home, a sandbag is one of the most versatile investments you can make.

No equipment excuses. No gym membership required. Just you, the bag, and the work.

Head to rarp-idfitness.com for everything you need to get started.