Methodology
Stress Management for Fat Loss
Francesco Zen, founder of ZTraining · Last updated 19 June 2026
The daily protocol
Morning
5 to 7 minutes of breathwork and stretching right after waking up.
Midday, between 12 and 2pm
A 7 minute break: lower back and hamstring stretches to support posture, paired with breathwork.
Before bed
7 minutes of stretching and breathwork to close the day.
The breathing pattern
The breathing pattern 5 seconds inhale, 5 seconds hold, 5 seconds exhale. Used consistently across all three windows.
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