Yeah, the shelf life is long on those...
But seriously, I found that you can get more bang for your exercise buck by doing step classes: not only do they elevate your heart rate for an extended period of time, but its a great way to master your footwork and concentration. At our YMCA, we step for about 45 minutes and then do light toning with weights and then stomach exercises.
Plus the ladies are easy on the eyes... (but don't look too much or you will fall over the step...)...
By the way, the best way to train your heart is to take 220 minus your age and then multiply by 75% and 85%. You want to maintain your heart rate between those results for around 45 minutes or so at least 3 times per week. I use a Polar brand heart monitor so I can check my heart rate without stopping my exercise and finding my pulse and counting.
I do spinning twice a week, step once a week, and then a cardio machine plus light weights/lunges/knee-bends/push-ups/sit-ups twice weekly.
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Mike Simonds
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