I've had a T-Bow for a while. In fact, I've got 16 of them! They are stacked in the garage and are forever in my way when I want to get into the freezer. Every six weeks or so, I haul them all to class and teach Pilates using them.They are absolutely great! Not only that, I also do my home exercise on a T-Bow - it takes up little space in the house, can be set up in the blink of an eye and is stacked neatly against the wall when I've finished my workout.
But now there is a rival on the market - cue the spooky music - the WAVE has arrived!
The Firms Wave is similar to the T-Bow, it's shape is slightly different and it's made by the Firm a company in the USA whereas the T-Bow is made and manufactured in Switzerland.
What are the differences between the Wave and T-Bow?
1. The T-Bow is a single, curved piece of heavy duty plastic, the WAVE is braced to give it strength. They are similar in size and shape, with the T- Bow being slightly less bulky and slightly easier to handle and carry. The T-Bow will stack with others, and the WAVE won't - however this is not a problem unless you need to store a lot of them.
2. When it comes to price there is a big difference! The T-Bow will set you back over $200 when you include international shipping whereas the Wave is just under $100.
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. The Wave and T-Bow can both be used with elastic exercise bands although neither comes supplied with any. This is not a problem as they only cost a few dollars and are readily available. Don't buy specialised bands as they are not necessary.
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. - 15432
But now there is a rival on the market - cue the spooky music - the WAVE has arrived!
The Firms Wave is similar to the T-Bow, it's shape is slightly different and it's made by the Firm a company in the USA whereas the T-Bow is made and manufactured in Switzerland.
What are the differences between the Wave and T-Bow?
1. The T-Bow is a single, curved piece of heavy duty plastic, the WAVE is braced to give it strength. They are similar in size and shape, with the T- Bow being slightly less bulky and slightly easier to handle and carry. The T-Bow will stack with others, and the WAVE won't - however this is not a problem unless you need to store a lot of them.
2. When it comes to price there is a big difference! The T-Bow will set you back over $200 when you include international shipping whereas the Wave is just under $100.
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. The Wave and T-Bow can both be used with elastic exercise bands although neither comes supplied with any. This is not a problem as they only cost a few dollars and are readily available. Don't buy specialised bands as they are not necessary.
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. - 15432
About the Author:
Carol J Bartram is a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor who has evaluated many pieces of home exercise kit. She believes The Firm Wave, an inexpensive Personal Gym, from The Firm is a fantastic piece of kit, which will help you to burn fat, get stronger and look great. If you want to put the fun back into your exercise get one now! The Wave comes complete with DVDs packed full of great moves and tips.
