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About Tony Spain
(Top Expert on this page)

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

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

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

Education/Credentials
25 years of boxing and fitness experience.

Past/Present Clients
Have certified over 1700 personal trainers.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Tony Spain 
In Category  Boxing

SubjectDate Asked

Fitness Routine11/13/2009
  Q: First of all, thanks for providing a forum for answering my question ( i hope you find the time to ...
  A: Hey there Rajeev ! thank you for the email. I sell an Instructional Boxing Fitness Dvd on my website ...
Self managing11/9/2009
  Q: How can a professional; boxer manage himself? Is it possible for him to manage himself? and what are ...
  A: Kentrell, it is not suggested to manage yourself when you first become a professional boxer. The ...
am ito old to box11/7/2009
  Q: i weigh 78 kg am 6ft tall and 25 years of age my friends keep telling me to take up boxing am i to ...
  A: Owen, if you want to do it just do it. Find a local boxing gym, with a trainer who has trained ...
body type for boxing11/6/2009
  Q:
  A: Dan, what is great about the sport of boxing, is that you can be any body type and you can use that ...
starting boxing.11/3/2009
  Q: i am 18 years old and very interested in boxing, kickboxing MMA etc. i wanted to know if i am to old ...
  A: You can start learning at any age, but I would recommend you train with people that have been ...
reach10/20/2009
  Q: How do you measure a boxers reach? ANSWER: Cathy, you measure a fighters reach from finger tip to ...
  A: Cathy, yes you are correct. go finger tip to finger tip directly across the full back. The arms are ...
Golden Gloves Tournament10/6/2009
  Q: Ok I am a new boxing who trains 7 days a week for about 5 hours each time I am training for the ...
  A: Brandon, the Golden Gloves Tournament is usually a well organized event. You will be match by weight ...
want to no10/4/2009
  Q: I'm just wondering ! I've got a talent in boxing ! everyone bin telling me to get into boxing for ...
  A: Wayne, look for a boxing gym in your area, talk to the trainer and tell him your goals. Dont get in ...
Boxing injury9/28/2009
  Q: Ive just started boxing, and both my left and right ring finger knuckle on the sole part hurts alot, ...
  A: Benson, the reason your ring finger knuckle is hurting is because you are not lining your chin on ...
boxing9/16/2009
  Q: How many days should a pro boxer rest between fights?
  A: I suggest a month rest between bouts, based on their level of their activities. Early in a boxers ...
advice9/3/2009
  Q: i am 21 going on 22 and i have been thinking of being a pro boxer for five years now. since then i ...
  A: Gerald, you should get in a local boxing gym and have a couple amatuer boxing matches before you ...
Help.8/28/2009
  Q: Im 16 and ii realy want to do boxing buht I want to know waht I gootta do to become the next roy ...
  A: Jeremiah, first things first. Are you training in a boxing gym or your backyard ? I suggest you go ...
Hand Use Difficulty8/27/2009
  Q: i had my first boxing class last night and since the class it has been difficult to use my ...
  A: Mary, if your hands are shaking, that is a sign of blood flow to your hands. If your hands hurt, ...
Hand Use Difficulty8/27/2009
  Q: i had my first boxing class last night and since the class it has been difficult to use my ...
  A: Marty, are you punching bags in your boxing class ? Did the instructor show you how to wrap your ...
want to be pro8/23/2009
  Q: mY question is are there trainers who help out the financially hurt clients. likee I realy want to ...
  A: Jay, try try boxinggyms.com and call around or stop in a few gyms in your area. I work with my ...
losing weight and building muscle8/20/2009
  Q: I'm 6'2 weigh in at 260 pounds and my goal weight is to get down to 245 pounds.how can I lose weight ...
  A: Joshua, you need a good meal plan to go with your training. I would get a weight training partner or ...
Heavybag8/20/2009
  Q: What kind of work out should I do to make my punches harder, more powerful?
  A: Sean, I have a few drills that can help you with increasing your punching power. What ever arm you ...
How can i loss waight8/13/2009
  Q: Hope you are doing fine, i have stopped practices boxing for about 5 years from know. after that i ...
  A: Just continue to do what your doing. Give your self a little time to get your metabolism going. It ...
amateur8/1/2009
  Q: ive been going to certified boxing gym for alittle bit but its just to far and to much gas theres ...
  A: Ken, go to the gym that is closest right now, but go to the certified usa boxing gym for sparring. ...
boxing7/31/2009
  Q: i want to box without taking classes. i'm a real good fighter but i don't have the time for the ...
  A: Peter, where did you learn how to box ? If you want to compete you will need a boxing trainer to ...
please help6/30/2009
  Q: I want to get into boxing but dont know where to start. For around a year or two i have been doing ...
  A: I would google boxing gyms in your area. or www.boxinggyms.com. Fifteen years of age is a good age ...
help with beginning6/29/2009
  Q: i really need help im starting boxing in about 2 days and im investing to buy a punching bag and ...
  A: personally, take the time and hang a heavy bag. you can work better angles and get better movement ...
Advise for conditioning 5 months before i start boxing6/20/2009
  Q: I am 15 and i was about to join boxing, but i had to be 16, so im going to join in november. Untill ...
  A: Adel, running , push-ups , dips, abs and just start conditioning. What book did you buy to learn ...
is 23 to old to start boxing?6/13/2009
  Q: i'm 23yrs old, and i've been interested in boxing since the age of 13 or so, but got into basketball ...
  A: 23 years old is not to old to start boxing. You sound very athletic and understand fundamentals, so ...
boxing fitness6/12/2009
  Q: I am 23 years old. I am 6'2" and 235lbs. I want to lose 10-15 pounds and I think the sweet science ...
  A: Robert, I have an Instructional Boxing Dvd that has sold around the world on my site. It will teach ...
Boxer 's Meal guide6/8/2009
  Q: ive been training for about 2 months at a local boxing gym. I know the basics of what to eat ...
  A: First, portion sizes for most Americans have become ridiculous. Therefore, the Boxing Fitness eating ...
boxing5/10/2009
  Q: how should a 13 year old train for boxing
  A: Train for technique and conditioning with a trainer you feel comfortable with. Stay away from hard ...

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