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<workout_file>
  <author>Kris Stallenberg</author>
  <name>45-min Z5 (VO2 Max) Medium #02</name>
  <description>This workout uses descending interval lengths with increasing intensity to challenge your aerobic system from multiple angles. Starting with a longer, more sustainable effort and finishing with a short, sharp burst improves both power and fatigue resistance. This structure helps you learn to handle intensity even when you're already tired.</description>
  <sportType>bike</sportType>
  <tags>
    <tag name="VO2MAX" />
  </tags>
  <workout>
    <Warmup Duration="480" PowerLow="0.5" PowerHigh="0.7">
      <textevent timeoffset="240" message="Let's start thinking about a smooth pedal stroke. Push, pull, lift." />
      <textevent timeoffset="8" message="Hard start, then hold form through the effort." />
    </Warmup>
    <SteadyState Duration="300" Power="0.7" />
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="1.1">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="First long effort. Pace it well." />
      <textevent timeoffset="120" message="Halfway! Stay focused." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="240" Power="0.5" />
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="1.15">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Shorter, but harder. Let's go!" />
      <textevent timeoffset="90" message="Keep that power steady." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="180" Power="0.5" />
    <SteadyState Duration="120" Power="1.2">
      <textevent timeoffset="10" message="Final push! All out for two minutes." />
    </SteadyState>
    <SteadyState Duration="120" Power="0.5" />
    <Cooldown Duration="840" PowerLow="0.4" PowerHigh="0.75">
      <textevent timeoffset="60" message="Excellent session. Let the body recover." />
      <textevent timeoffset="420" message="Take some deep breaths." />
    </Cooldown>
  </workout>
</workout_file>