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<workout_file>
  <author>Kris Stallenberg</author>
  <name>45-min Z3 (Tempo) Medium #05</name>
  <description>The pyramid structure of this workout builds to a peak effort before tapering down. This varied stimulus improves your ability to pace yourself effectively and enhances metabolic flexibility, training your body to perform well across a range of durations and intensities.</description>
  <sportType>bike</sportType>
  <tags />
  <workout>
    <Warmup Duration="480" PowerLow="0.4" PowerHigh="0.65">
      <textevent timeoffset="240" message="Prepare the body and mind for the work to come." />
    </Warmup>
    <SteadyState Duration="300" Power="0.82">
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="This is controlled tempo: strong and steady." />
      <textevent timeoffset="150" message="Halfway—you're holding this well." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="120" Power="0.55">
      <textevent timeoffset="20" message="Quick form check: relaxed shoulders, light grip." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="420" Power="0.85">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Climbing the pyramid. Settle into this longer block." />
      <textevent timeoffset="210" message="Halfway. Stay focused." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="120" Power="0.55" />
    <SteadyState Duration="300" Power="0.88">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Peak of the pyramid! This is the hardest effort." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="120" Power="0.55" />
    <SteadyState Duration="360" Power="0.85">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Now on the way down. Keep the quality high." />
    </SteadyState>
    <Cooldown Duration="480" PowerLow="0.5" PowerHigh="0.3">
      <textevent timeoffset="240" message="Great pyramid session. Time to cool down." />
    </Cooldown>
  </workout>
</workout_file>