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<workout_file>
  <author>Kris Stallenberg</author>
  <name>120-min Z1 (Active Recovery) Medium #03</name>
  <description>This active recovery ride incorporates cadence drills to improve neuromuscular efficiency and pedaling mechanics. By varying your cadence at a very low intensity, you can refine your pedal stroke without accumulating stress, leading to better economy on harder rides.</description>
  <sportType>bike</sportType>
  <tags />
  <workout>
    <Warmup Duration="600" PowerLow="0.4" PowerHigh="0.5">
      <textevent timeoffset="30" message="Warm up and find a comfortable natural cadence." />
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="Relaxed breathing and smooth circles." />
    </Warmup>
    <SteadyState Duration="6000" Power="0.5">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Main set begins. We'll use prompts to guide cadence." />
      <textevent timeoffset="300" message="First 10 mins: Target 85 RPM. Smooth and steady." />
      <textevent timeoffset="900" message="Next 10 mins: Lift cadence to 95 RPM. Keep your upper body still." />
      <textevent timeoffset="1500" message="Settle back down. Target 80 RPM for the next 10 mins." />
      <textevent timeoffset="2100" message="Back to 90 RPM. Think about pulling through the bottom of the stroke." />
      <textevent timeoffset="3000" message="Halfway! Let's go back to your natural, comfortable cadence for 10 mins." />
      <textevent timeoffset="3600" message="Time for a high cadence spin. Target 100-105 RPM. Light on the pedals!" />
      <textevent timeoffset="4200" message="Excellent. Bring it back to 85 RPM. Controlled and relaxed." />
      <textevent timeoffset="5400" message="Final 10 mins of the main set. Spin at whatever cadence feels best." />
    </SteadyState>
    <Cooldown Duration="600" PowerLow="0.5" PowerHigh="0.3">
      <textevent timeoffset="30" message="Cadence work complete. Time for a final spin down." />
    </Cooldown>
  </workout>
</workout_file>