I love the T-bow, so much so that I bought 17 of them! They stack one on top of each other and take up surprisingly little space in my back bedroom. I'm only reminded of them when I need to change the bed. When the mood is upon me I drag them out and take them to my Pilates classes. They add interest and make normal Pilates exercises much more challenging. My classes love them and so do I. When not in use they stack neatly in a corner.
But now there is a rival on the market - cue the spooky music - the WAVE has arrived!
The Wave is much like the T-Bow in many respects although it does have a slightly different shape. The T-Bow is made in Switzerland and the Wave is produced in the USA.
How do the T-Bow and Wave compare?
1. Whereas the T-Bow is moulded into a single curved piece of high density plastic, The Wave has a brace to help give it strength. The size and shape are almost the same although the T-Bow is less bulky and easier to transport. Unlike the Wave, the T-Bow is stackable which is an advantage only if you have several of them.
2 If we look at price there is a large difference. The Wave is just under $100 on the other hand the T-Bow will set you back over $160 (If you require international shipping even more)
3. The T-Bow comes with a demonstration booklet and a wallchart, with clear professional photographs showing the various exercises. The WAVE, on the other hand, comes with a wall chart and several DVDs showing various workouts - including Abs, Fat-Burning and Muscle Sculpting, along with a healthy eating guide.
4. Both can be used with elastic exercise bands, neither offers the bands as standard. However flexibands are inexpensive and can be bought from any sports store - in my opinion you don't need to buy specialised (and expensive) exercise bands.
As pieces of home exercise equipment I think they are both fantastic and if used will help you to lose fat and tone muscle. My vote would have to go to the Wave, although I prefer the T-Bow it's additional cost for the average home user isn't really justified. - 16752
But now there is a rival on the market - cue the spooky music - the WAVE has arrived!
The Wave is much like the T-Bow in many respects although it does have a slightly different shape. The T-Bow is made in Switzerland and the Wave is produced in the USA.
How do the T-Bow and Wave compare?
1. Whereas the T-Bow is moulded into a single curved piece of high density plastic, The Wave has a brace to help give it strength. The size and shape are almost the same although the T-Bow is less bulky and easier to transport. Unlike the Wave, the T-Bow is stackable which is an advantage only if you have several of them.
2 If we look at price there is a large difference. The Wave is just under $100 on the other hand the T-Bow will set you back over $160 (If you require international shipping even more)
3. The T-Bow comes with a demonstration booklet and a wallchart, with clear professional photographs showing the various exercises. The WAVE, on the other hand, comes with a wall chart and several DVDs showing various workouts - including Abs, Fat-Burning and Muscle Sculpting, along with a healthy eating guide.
4. Both can be used with elastic exercise bands, neither offers the bands as standard. However flexibands are inexpensive and can be bought from any sports store - in my opinion you don't need to buy specialised (and expensive) exercise bands.
As pieces of home exercise equipment I think they are both fantastic and if used will help you to lose fat and tone muscle. My vote would have to go to the Wave, although I prefer the T-Bow it's additional cost for the average home user isn't really justified. - 16752
About the Author:
Carol J Bartram is a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor who has evaluated many pieces of home exercise equipment. She thinks that The Firms Wave, an inexpensive Personal Gym, from The Firm is a fantastic piece of equipment, which will help you to burn fat, get stronger and look great. If you want to put the fun back into your workout get one now! The Wave comes complete with DVDs packed full of great moves and tips.
