Boxing/Expert Profile
Expertise
Boxing for competition and Fitness. Boxing Fitness Certification Seminars. 941.302.4181 www.tonyspain.com
Experience in the area
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.
What do you like about this subject?
Helping people improve and reach their fitness goals.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I learn something new with every client I work with. Always learning !
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Boxing footwork is alot like tennis !
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Boxing is a brutal sport.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Smith | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr Spain was very helpful and clarified ..... |
| Callum McKeever Tapia | 09/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for replying Tony im training with ..... |
| Michelle | 08/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very very good. |
| suman | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| adel | 06/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Everything was good, plus more advise incase |
Recent Answers from Tony Spain
2009-11-13 Fitness Routine:
Hey there Rajeev ! thank you for the email. I sell an Instructional Boxing Fitness Dvd on my website that will provide you with proper boxing techniques for fitness and fun! I believe this dvd can really
2009-11-09 Self managing:
Kentrell, it is not suggested to manage yourself when you first become a professional boxer. The most important thing is that you can box and box very good at that. Find a good gym that has a professional
2009-11-07 am ito old to box:
Owen, if you want to do it just do it. Find a local boxing gym, with a trainer who has trained boxers. Find out who they have trained and what there club record is in boxing. Just because someone has a
2009-11-06 body type for boxing:
Dan, what is great about the sport of boxing, is that you can be any body type and you can use that to your advantage. With your height and reach, you should use your range and keep boxers at the end of
2009-11-03 starting boxing.:
Hello Nieko, You can start learning at any age, but I would recommend you train with people that have been involved in competition, if you want to compete. At my gym,the instructors have either competed
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