Lots of people suffer from a lack of motivation when it comes to working out-you may be one of them. If you’ve tried every motivational tactic you can think of but still have a hard time convincing yourself to hit the gym, you might need a little help from the electronics industry.

A nifty new gadget might be just the thing to get you moving, especially if it encourages you to get off the sofa and keeps track of your progress. Here are some of the current hot fitness items you might want to take a look at.

Nike + iPod Sport Kit

When you get the Nike + iPod, it’s almost akin to having an all in one fitness package. This comes with a sensor that measures how fast you run, how far you’ve gone, and even the calories you’ve burned. It allows you to input workout programs so you can choose tailored workouts. All of this information can be recorded into the iPod then saved onto your computer so you can keep track of your progress accordingly. You can even listen to your favorite tunes to make your workout more fun.

Exploring with Satmap Active 10

Like the GPS in your vehicle, the Satmap Active 10 provides coordinates, maps, and directions that will help you explore the great outdoors easily and safely. It is waterproof and absorbs shock, so feel free to run, climb, and otherwise abuse it while you hike. It’s virtually indestructible!

Wii Fit

For people who are reluctant to get moving, the Nintendo Wii Fit just might be the answer to their needs. This is an exercise gadget that even the gaming population will approve of, as it provides both fun and fitness. You can choose from four workout modes and over 40 exercises.

MiLife: Your Electronic Fitness Professional

Personal trainers can be expensive, so you may want to try this electronic stand-in. MiLife is an online program that includes personalized fitness programs, diet plans, and specific exercises to address issues you need to work on.

Fitness Cube

This is actually a weight and workout bench that folds up into a space-saving “cube”. It offers a wide array of exercise possibilities-up to 30 different activities-but saves you lots of storage space. Keep this in your living room and you won’t have any excuse to skip out on your workout.

A Swimmer’s Best Friend

If you love to swim but don’t have any way to track your progress without enlisting bored friends to watch while you do laps, this device is for you! Place it beside the pool and it crunches the numbers for you, keeping track of your times and the number of laps you’ve done.

With a little bit of technological inspiration, you should be able to get started with your physical fitness program. Remember to choose well as some gadgets can get quite pricey. You wouldn’t want to have spent so much money on something that ends up unused, lying in a corner of your home.