5 Fun Fitness Gadgets You’ve Gotta Have Marching on the treadmill for 30 minutes can be boring. And sometimes, even watching TV while you exercise doesn’t do much to keep you in the groove. But thanks to modern technology, you can make your workout more exciting by trying out some of the latest gadgets guaranteed to make your gym time more interesting. We’re not talking about exercise machines, but about little electronic tools that can help you along your way with motivation, rewards and tunes. Check out some of these cool techno-gadgets, and you’ll be the hippest, happiest exerciser around: Weight Watchers Bonus Buddy Pick up this handy gizmo at Weight Watchers meeting centers. A pedometer that you clip onto your hip, the Bonus Buddy tracks your activity all day long, and beeps quietly whenever you earn an activity POINT. You’ll be surprised to find out how many POINTS you can earn just going through your daily routine: the walk around the block, that time you skipped the elevator and took the stairs, your trip to the mall. Available at participating locations for $27-35. Seiko Spoon S.A.M. You’ve never seen such a high-tech watch! Besides telling time, this ultra-mod timepiece is a must-have for exercisers who need a little motivation. It comes with 45 preprogrammed messages, like “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” or “It’s now or never.” But the cool part is that you can also program your own messages, and designate when and how often they appear. $215; log onto www.virtualspoon.com to find a retailer near you. Nike Portable Sport Audio (PSA Play 120) This digital audio player holds up to two hours of skip-free music, which you can download off the Internet or from your own CD collection. It’s small enough to strap to your arm while you exercise, comes with headphones and has a remote control so you can skip tracks with ease. $299; www.nike.com. Sharper Image Personal Cooling System Don’t let the heat keep you from your daily exercise. Fill this gizmo with water, and wrap it around your neck while you’re walking, biking, gardening or Rollerblading. It will keep you cool for up to four hours when the sun is beating down. $49.95; available in Sharper Image stores or online at www.sharperimage.com. Reebok Fitness Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Track your workout intensity with this ultracool heart rate monitor/watch. Reebok Cruise Control reminds you of your comfort zone, and indicates when you’re above or below your target. It also tracks the length of your workout and gives you a reading of your highest and lowest heart rates. $119 at sporting goods stores. © 2001 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2001 WeightWatchers.com, Inc. All rights reserved. WEIGHT WATCHERS is the registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc.