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<workout_file>
  <author>Kris Stallenberg</author>
  <name>120-min Z5 (VO2 Max) Medium #03</name>
  <description>This session uses a pyramid structure to target your VO2 max system from multiple angles. You'll build up to a peak 5-minute effort before coming back down. This format enhances your ability to repeat hard efforts and improves lactate clearance during the short recoveries.</description>
  <sportType>bike</sportType>
  <tags>
    <tag name="VO2 MAX" />
  </tags>
  <workout>
    <Warmup Duration="720" PowerLow="0.4" PowerHigh="0.7">
      <textevent timeoffset="60" message="Easy spinning to start. Let's wake up the legs." />
    </Warmup>
    <Ramp Duration="180" PowerLow="0.7" PowerHigh="1">
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="VO2 effort: commit and stay tall over the bike." />
    </Ramp>
    <SteadyState Duration="1200" Power="0.65">
      <textevent timeoffset="600" message="Pyramid intervals ahead. Focus on one step at a time." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="1.15">
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="Hard start, then hold form through the effort." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="0.6">
      <textevent timeoffset="20" message="Quick form check: relaxed shoulders, light grip." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="1.12">
      <textevent timeoffset="120" message="Keep that breathing deep and controlled." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="0.6" />
    <SteadyState Duration="300" Power="1.1">
      <textevent timeoffset="150" message="Peak of the pyramid! You've got this." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="300" Power="0.6" />
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="1.12">
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="Hard start, then hold form through the effort." />
      <textevent timeoffset="120" message="Half done. Stay smooth and focused." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="0.6" />
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="1.15">
      <textevent timeoffset="90" message="Final push! Empty the tank." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="0.6" />
    <SteadyState Duration="1800" Power="0.65">
      <textevent timeoffset="900" message="Fantastic work on that pyramid. Time for a long recovery spin." />
    </SteadyState>
    <Cooldown Duration="780" PowerLow="0.5" PowerHigh="0.75">
      <textevent timeoffset="30" message="Let the body absorb that hard work. Well done." />
    </Cooldown>
  </workout>
</workout_file>