Gadgets have invaded every corner of modern life, so it’s really no surprise that they’re finding their way into workout routines.  This is our first in a series of posts on some of the best fitness gadgets for 2011.

If you have days when you can’t make it into the gym but you still want the benefits of a personalized trainer, then EA Sports Active 2 is the perfect solution.  We have this interactive fitness program on the Wii and love it.  It comes with motion sensors for your leg and arm to make sure you’re doing the correct motions and a heart rate monitor that provides realtime feedback about the intensity of your workout

The EA Sports Active 2 DVD provides a variety of interesting workouts aimed at every fitness level.  You can choose your trainer and level of fitness and let the trainer suggest your workouts, or pick from a menu of fun exercises and fitness games.  Besides the Wii, it’s available for all the major gaming consoles.

Learn more about EA Sports Active 2 on Amazon.com.  You can see it in action in this YouTube video: