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

Senior Staff Writer

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.

Get to Know Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE-CPT)
  • Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition 
  • CrossFit Level-1 Trainer, CrossFit Inc. (CF-L1)
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist, International Sports Science Association (ISSA-CES) 
  • Functional Training Specialist, American Council on Exercise (ACE-FTS)
  • Certified Nutrition Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CNC)
  • Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CSNC)

Specialties

  • Endurance Training
  • Endurance Nutrition
  • CrossFit
  • Functional Training
  • Corrective Exercise

Favorite Equipment

Barbell and bumper plates

Most Recent Reviewed Articles

How to Replace a Treadmill Belt (and When You Need To)

How to Replace a Treadmill Belt (and When You Need To)

A treadmill belt takes a beating. After hundreds (or thousands!) of miles logged, even the best treadmills eventually show signs of wear. If your machine starts slipping, jerking, fraying, or sounding like a shopping cart with a bad wheel, it may be time for a replacement belt. The good news? With a few basic tools (and a little patience), you may be able to tackle this repair yourself without paying for an expensive service call.  » Read more about: How to Replace a Treadmill Belt (and When You Need To)  »
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Force USA Pro Series FID Bench Review (2026): The Bench for the Versatile Lifter

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

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

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  »
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All Reviewed Articles

How to Replace a Treadmill Belt (and When You Need To)

May 29, 2026
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Force USA Pro Series FID Bench Review (2026): The Bench for the Versatile Lifter

March 4, 2026
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Best Foam Rollers (2026): Master Your Muscle Recovery Routine

February 25, 2026
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XMark Functional Trainer Review (2026): Nod of Approval From an Olympic Athlete

February 12, 2026
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Major Fitness Home Gym Barbell Review (2026): A Great Value for All-Purpose Strength Training

February 9, 2026
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Best Creatine Gummies (2026): Your Favorite Muscle-Building Powder In Candy Form

February 5, 2026
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Bowflex T6 Treadmill Review (2026): A Treadmill Worthy of Marathon Training

January 28, 2026
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Bells of Steel Olympic Weightlifting Barbell 2.0 Review (2026): Impressive Performance for the Price 

January 12, 2026
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Best Pull-Up Bars (2026): Build Your Back (and More) With Our Top Picks

December 23, 2025
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The Best Rowing Apps (2026): Row Through Venice or Join a Competition 

December 19, 2025
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Wellfit Coupon Code (2026): Save on Treadmills

December 5, 2025
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Sun Home Equinox Review (2026): “Literally Zero Complaints,” Per Our Tester

December 3, 2025
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