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Feed Me A Story

Three member of the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living are featured in Feed Me A Story.  Learn how to make Mendy’s Cauliflower Latkes or Sheyn Vi Di Levone. Read Diana’s Macaroni with Meatballs & Sausage recipe or take a shot at Ludy’s Pasteles.  ...

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Photos: Newsies at the Manny Cantor Center

Photos: Newsies at the Manny Cantor Center featured in The Lo-Down NY, June 9, 2014 Cast members of the Broadway production of Newsies came to the Lower East Side last week to work with kids in local Boys and Girls Club programs. The “Cast Experience” session was held at the…...

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#MannyFitTip: Reverse Crunch

Personal Trainer Cassandra German recommends a reverse crunch for your lower abs and lower back. To perform this exercise, follow these steps: Step 1: Lay on your back making sure to keep the lower back flat (your hand should not be able to slip underneath your back ). Toes are…...

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Fitness Challenge: The 1 Mile Run

This past week’s fitness challenge was the 1 mile run and the 1/2 mile run. We had some excellent contenders but the prize goes to fitness member Ya-Ning, who wins a Manny Cantor Center towel and mesh bag!  New fitness challenge: How many push ups can you do in 1…...

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#MANNYFITTIP

Want to workout your legs and glutes with one exercise? Personal Trainer Ricardo Thomas recommends a reverse lunge with a back leg lift! It’s great for your quads, calves, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, and outer thighs. Step 1: Stand with your feet about 6 inches apart. Step 2: Step back…...

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