1. NINTENDO'S WII FIT ($90, walmart.com; Wii console sold separately) challenges your balance with fun exercises like downhill skiing. Learn yoga poses like Downward Dog (which brings oxygen to the brain) from a virtual trainer and track your BMI on a chart.

2. NIKE ZOOM TRAINER ESSENTIAL ($78; nike.com) lightweight cross training sneakers provide support for both ...

Sparkly, jewel-colored Danskin Toning Balls ($15-$25; danskin.com), weighing from 4 to 10 pounds, are both fun and functional. The squishy vinyl shell allows for easier gripping than traditional medicine balls. Included is an instructional poster detailing eight strength and toning moves.

Yoginis can take the slip out of their session with Yoga Grip Hand and Foot Gloves ($14 ...