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When it comes to workouts, everybody has an opinion on the best ways to torch calories and burn fat, fast. But we found four local coaches and trainers whose exercise programs produce real results and are grounded in biomechanics and exercise science. Even better, these workouts are accessible to people of all fitness levels, from … Read more

Encouraging budding Picassos or Monets to express themselves through painting, drawing or sculpting might help them develop a career as a professional artist. But what’s far more likely? They’ll build skills that will aid them in many aspects of their lives. In this way, the visual arts are like sports, but with a more rapid … Read more

Future 5, an after-school program for low-income high school students in Stamford, CT, has graduated 500 students since it was founded in 2009. The mission is simple: to help members excel—including graduating from high school with a plan for the future—by connecting with eight staff members, 70+ volunteer coaches and other mentors, through workshops, tutoring, … Read more

Since 2009, old Greenwich resident Lisa Baird has served as chief marketing officer for the United States Olympic Committee. Her responsibilities are Olympic in scale, and include overseeing sales and marketing, corporate sponsorships, properties, media, events, consumer products and direct marketing. She drives revenue (since she started, to the tune of $400 million) and manages … Read more

Paralympic Sailor, Darien, CT Prior Games: Beijing ’08 Paralyzed in a car accident in the ‘90s, Doerr has been competing in (and winning) Paralympic events for over a decade, making him a veteran on the international sailing scene. This summer, the plastic and reconstructive surgeon will compete in his second Paralympic Games. Where do you … Read more

For thousands of children and adults across the country, tennis is more than just a game: it’s a potential life-changer. “We are in the business of serving up dreams,” says Daniel J. Faber, executive director of the USTA Foundation. As the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association, the nonprofit seeks to impact the … Read more

Swimmer, Greenwich, CT Montesi was a standout swimmer for the Greenwich High Cardinals, going undefeated in individual events his senior year, breaking state backstroke and butterfly records and becoming an All-American athlete. He’ll head to Notre Dame next year, but first, he’ll compete in Omaha at the Olympic Trials. How old were you when you … Read more

One of the most famous and prestigious of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is in full swing right now—celebrating it’s 130th year at the All England Club. And while all eyes are focused on the players as we head towards the final singles matches on July 10th, there’s so much more to check out. Wimbledon is … Read more

Rower, New Canaan, CT Prior Games: London ‘12 Cole graduated from New Caanan High School, where he got his start rowing under coach Yan Vengerovskiy. He was named USRowing’s 2011 Athlete of the Year and won a bronze medal in Beijing in 2012. What are you excited for in Rio? I am really looking forward … Read more

The first thing you smell upon entering the lobby of the Essex Resort & Spa is the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies. It’s a preview of the good things that come out of the hotel’s renowned Cook Academy, which offers classes throughout the year ranging from grilling basics to pasta-making. In the summer, the … Read more

Liz Joy, the Stamford, CT-based founder of the wildly popular blog Pure Joy Home and Pure Joy Paperie stationery line, shares her best tips on building buzz digitally—and how to turn that into a thriving business. “I’ve always been a very visually driven person,” says Liz Joy, 31. After working in the corporate world for … Read more

The world first got to know Ally Hilfiger, daughter of fashion mogul (and Greenwich resident) Tommy Hilfiger, in 2003 when she starred on the hit MTV reality show Rich Girls. Featuring Ally and her then best friend Jaime Gleicher, the series was an inside glimpse of the teenagers’ seemingly fabulous (and luxurious) lives in New … Read more