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About Tony Spain
Expertise
Boxing for competition and Fitness. Boxing Fitness Certification Seminars. 941.302.4181 www.tonyspain.com

Experience
Co-founder of the Boxing Fitness Institute. Owner and Operator of Absolute Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts in Sarasota,Fl. 941.302.4181 www.tonyspain.com

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Boxing Fitness Institute, Kickboxing Fitness Institute, American Strength Training Institute

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Two instructional books and dvds have been sold in 11 countries.

Education/Credentials
25 years of boxing and fitness experience.

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Have certified over 1700 personal trainers.

 
   

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Boxing - reach


Expert: Tony Spain - 10/20/2009

Question
QUESTION: How do you measure a boxers reach?

ANSWER: Cathy, you measure a fighters reach from finger tip to finger tip, across the shoulders and back. I hope this helps.

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QUESTION: I'm sorry Mr.Spain, do you mean to measure from the tip of the middle finger to the tip of the middle finger on the other hand by going directly across the full back - with arms outstretch at neck height, yes?

Answer
Cathy, yes you are correct. go finger tip to finger tip directly across the full back. The arms are completely extended out. If you want to learn more about boxing fitness, you can buy my Instructional Boxing Fitness Dvd from my website. Keep punching, Tony Spain 941.302.4181 www.tonyspain.com

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