We all know about weights, dumbbells, shoulder machines, treadmills, exercise bikes and rowing machines. We also know about cross trainers, gym balls and step stools and how to use them. These are all a bit boring by now. New gym equipment comes on the market now and then.

One of the new types of equipment is the Power Plate. This machine uses vibrations to tone muscle. Promoters of the machine say it also improves flexibility and builds muscle. Researchers, on the other hand, aware of back injuries and damage to cartilages, while NASA researchers are using vibration tools to study the prevention of muscle atrophy during space trips.

Power Plate vibrates 20 – 50 times a second and gives the exerciser a vigorous workout without physically working out. It is hailed like ideal for people who do not like to exercise or do not have a lot of time for a workout. This new machine reduces workout time by two-thirds. The only complaint from users is that they cannot read while using the machine. Users normally feel a little shaky after using the equipment due to the vibrations, but that is not a problem to most of them.

Another type of new gym equipment is the cube. It is a square cube which folds up neatly and does not take up a lot of space. All accessories and a mat are stored inside the cube. It simply folds open and becomes a weight bench. It provides muscle toning equipment, and you can exercise different muscles by using up to 30 different exercises. It is ideal for small gyms.

The latest at home and gym equipment is the T-Bow. It looks like a piece of bent wood and can be used upside down or downside up. It is easy to use, and it apparently gives fantastic results. You should use it three times a week for about 20 minutes. This way you will burn fat and calories and tone muscles. Change exercise by attaching its resistance bands at the sides and get rid of the flab. It is now easy to lose flab with new gym equipment.

You will not need to use any other gym equipment as the T-Bow allows you a full range of exercises. It can make you fitter and is suitable for a cardio workout. It stabilizes your core and improves your balance. It tones and strengthens your muscles and improves blood flow. Once you have finished balancing on the T-Bow turn it around and step left and right on it.

New gym equipment will always be popular, because people are always searching for the easier and quick way to lose weight and become fit. Manufacturers of gym equipment employ excellent marketers to market new equipment as for every new machine there is a new believer due to marketing strategies who thinks that this will be it. This will be the miracle machine which will get me thin and fit. We must remember any machine will work if we work the machine and not the machine us.