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Adjustments after Barre Conditioning

One of the best things about the Manny Cantor Fitness Center is that our amazing fitness instructors make themselves available to answer questions to help you get the best results from your workout. Here, one of our Barre Conditioning instructors is giving helpful feedback. ...

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Art Everywhere

Manny Cantor Center-based SPARC students in the Spoken Word Hip Hop class recently went on a walking tour of the Bowery neighborhood to view and analyze street art and graffiti as inspiration for their classwork. If you notice any particularly inspiring art popping up in the LES, e.g. murals, installations, sculptures, or even…...

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#MannyFitTip: Modified Push-ups!

Personal Trainer, Cassandra German, demonstrates the Manny Fit Tip of the week – Modified Push Ups. This is a great way to strengthen your upper body as it works your chest, shoulders and triceps. Through practice & proper technique, you will build enough strength to do full push ups on…...

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CEO Alan van Capelle featured in the Lo-Down

New Ed Alliance President Emphasizes Community featured in The Lo-Down NY, July 8, 2014 The Lo-Down NY sits down with new Educational Alliance president, Alan van Capelle, to discuss his new position and future plans for the Lower East Side community....

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#MannyFitTip: Medicine Ball Squats

Personal Trainer: Ricardo Thomas recommends Squats with medicine ball swings to not only engage your core but work your entire lower body and shoulders! To perform this exercise, follow these simple steps: Step 1: position yourself with feet wider than shoulder width apart and toes pointed outwards. Step 2. Go…...

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