Melissa captures dawn to midday while participating in Wadi Bih in Dibba, Oman This morning, I met my friend Melissa for our fourth 5am cardio session in
Lean and Clean: Strength in Numbers
By Melissa Lowry I wrote this column weeks into the new year and if I’m honest – a statement I don’t often use before an admission (when I read or
Lean and Clean: A New Year, A Youthful Approach
by Melissa Lowry Tis’ the season for New Year’s resolutions and increased gym memberships, which means you may be waiting a long time for a treadmill, exercise machine or set
Lean and Clean: Sweat in the City, Any City
By Melissa Lowry While my mom and most of Istanbul slept, I rose with the sun (not with an alarm clock) and black coffee. Sunrise isn’t complete without a cup
Lean and Clean: Engage Your Core
By Melissa Lowry Let me start by admitting it took me longer than usual to write this column, especially since the topic, “mental strength,” has eluded me. Besides, I’ve only
Feet First
By Melissa Lowry I came across a friend’s Facebook post that deserves sharing… My friend posted her pride in watching her seven-year-old son attempt his first 25-meter breaststroke for his