Amanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1 | Author at Garage Gym Reviews

Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC

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Amanda is a content writer and journalist with extensive experience in the health, fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition niches. Before joining Garage Gym Reviews, she worked as an independent writer for various brands and outlets.

Her work has appeared in national and global digital publications, including Health.com and Shape.com (Meredith Corporation), CNET (Red Ventures, formerly ViacomCBS), LIVESTRONG (Leaf Group), Verywell Fit and The Balance (DotDash), SlickDeals (Goldman Sachs/Hearst), Health Journal, and more.

Now, Amanda brings her expertise in fitness to the GGR team by testing equipment and writing authentic, honest reviews on everything you might need to stock your home gym.

Force USA Pro Series FID Bench Review (2026): The Bench for the Versatile Lifter

The best weight benches all have certain things in common: They’re built strong, can support athletes of various heights and weights, and are comfortable to use for a range of exercises. Not all of them, though, boast the collection of features that makes the Force USA Pro Series FID Bench so impressively high-performing. In our Force USA Pro Series FID Bench review, you’ll hear from strength coach and former GGR Senior Director of Content Kate Meier, » Read more about: Force USA Pro Series FID Bench Review (2026): The Bench for the Versatile Lifter »

Best Foam Rollers (2026): Master Your Muscle Recovery Routine

If you’re looking for a way to increase your range of motion, improve workout performance, or relieve post-workout muscle soreness, you may be considering a foam roller. Despite clinical evidence on the benefits of foam rollers being quite mixed, these tools have become ubiquitous in gyms and synonymous with muscle recovery. Many consider the humble foam roller one of the best muscle recovery tools, and we’re here to help you find the right one for you. » Read more about: Best Foam Rollers (2026): Master Your Muscle Recovery Routine »

XMark Functional Trainer Review (2026): Nod of Approval From an Olympic Athlete

Functional trainers, also called cable machines or home gyms (and not to be confused with power racks), can be an excellent way to get a full-body workout for everyone from beginners to advanced lifters. Often seen in hotels and commercial gyms, these beefy strength training systems are capable of working all muscle groups (with the right attachments). The XMark Functional Trainer is one such example that scored highly during our testing (and earned the nod of approval from an Olympic weightlifter, » Read more about: XMark Functional Trainer Review (2026): Nod of Approval From an Olympic Athlete »

Major Fitness Home Gym Barbell Review (2026): A Great Value for All-Purpose Strength Training

A barbell is always a great investment for a home gym. The best Olympic barbells are versatile, durable, and will last years, if not a lifetime, with proper care. Paired with high-quality weight plates and a sturdy squat rack, a barbell can open up a world of possibility for improving your fitness and athleticism1. In our Major Fitness Home Gym Barbell review, you’ll find that this weightlifting bar is no different, » Read more about: Major Fitness Home Gym Barbell Review (2026): A Great Value for All-Purpose Strength Training »

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Force USA Pro Series FID Bench Review (2026): The Bench for the Versatile Lifter

Best Foam Rollers (2026): Master Your Muscle Recovery Routine

XMark Functional Trainer Review (2026): Nod of Approval From an Olympic Athlete

Major Fitness Home Gym Barbell Review (2026): A Great Value for All-Purpose Strength Training

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Bowflex T6 Treadmill Review (2026): A Treadmill Worthy of Marathon Training

Bells of Steel Olympic Weightlifting Barbell 2.0 Review (2026): Impressive Performance for the Price

Best Pull-Up Bars (2026): Build Your Back (and More) With Our Top Picks

The Best Rowing Apps (2026): Row Through Venice or Join a Competition

Wellfit Coupon Code (2026): Save on Treadmills

Sun Home Equinox Review (2026): “Literally Zero Complaints,” Per Our Tester

Best Water Rowing Machine: 5 Options To Make Your Workout Go Swimmingly