About Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS

Amanda is a content writer and journalist in the outdoors, fitness, and wellness niches. She is a certified personal trainer and sports nutrition coach who helps people reach their most exciting outdoor adventure goals. She is the coach who can help you prepare to climb Half Dome or kayak the Wilderness Waterway in the Florida Everglades.

Best Strength Equipment

• The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros
• The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs
• The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best

Best Supplements

• The 6 Best Paleo Protein Powders of 2025: RDs Examine the Top Formulas
• The Best Protein Powder for Runners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Nutrition Pros
• The 6 Best Pre-Workout With Creatine, According to an RD and Nutrition Coach
• Best Natural Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025, RDN Reviewed
• 9 Best Clean Protein Powders of 2025, Picked by Nutrition Experts
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Men of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
• Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
• The 10 Best Electrolyte Supplements of 2025, Reviewed by a Dietitian
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Women of 2025, RDN-Approved
• The 10 Best Protein Bars in 2025, Tested by Our Team of Experts
• The 10 Best Mass Gainers of 2025, Tested by Experts and MD Approved
• The 7 Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts of 2025, Get More Energy without the Caffeine
• 10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team
• The 9 Best Pre-Workouts for Women in 2025, Expert-Reviewed
• Best Whey Protein Powders of 2025, and How to Choose the Best Option for You
• The Best Collagen Peptide Supplements (2025), According to R.D.s and Nutrition Coaches
• The 9 Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Men in 2025, RD-Reviewed
• The 7 Best Casein Protein Powders of 2025, According to an RD

Cardio Equipment Guides

• Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
• Threshold Run: What Is It, When To Do It, and How To Optimize It

Comparison

• Green Vibrance Vs. Athletic Greens — How Do These Greens Powders Stack Up?

Diets

• Is This TikTok Trend Diet Worth Trying? A Registered Dietitian Cracks Open the Egg Diet

Equipment

• Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms
• X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion
• Gorilla Bow Review (2025): Not Your Average Resistance Bands, Personally Tested

Equipment

• The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros
• The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs
• The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best
• The 8 Best Resistance Bands for Seniors, Chosen by CPTs

Exercise Guides

• What Is the FITT Principle? Experts Explain the Basics of Exercise Programming

Fat Loss

• Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much? Dietitians Answer
• How Many Calories Are Burned Walking? Certified Nutrition and Fitness Experts Explain
• The Hard Truth About Cheat Meals for Fat Loss

Nutrition

• These Athletic Greens Alternatives Cost Less and Taste Great, According to Our Experts
• These Are the Best Pre-Workout Breakfast Foods to Eat, Say Dietitians
• The Best High-Protein Fast Food, Chosen By a Nutrition Coach
• Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
• Should You Have a Protein Shake Before Bed? Here’s What RDs and Sports Dietitians Say
• Is This TikTok Trend Diet Worth Trying? A Registered Dietitian Cracks Open the Egg Diet
• Does Creatine Help You Lose Weight? Your Questions Answered by Our Experts
• The Hard Truth About Cheat Meals for Fat Loss
• Benefits of Pea Protein and Potential Downsides

Nutrition

• The 6 Best Paleo Protein Powders of 2025: RDs Examine the Top Formulas
• The Best Protein Powder for Runners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Nutrition Pros
• The 6 Best Pre-Workout With Creatine, According to an RD and Nutrition Coach
• Best Natural Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025, RDN Reviewed
• 9 Best Clean Protein Powders of 2025, Picked by Nutrition Experts
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Men of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
• Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
• The 10 Best Electrolyte Supplements of 2025, Reviewed by a Dietitian
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Women of 2025, RDN-Approved
• The 10 Best Protein Bars in 2025, Tested by Our Team of Experts
• The 10 Best Mass Gainers of 2025, Tested by Experts and MD Approved
• The 7 Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts of 2025, Get More Energy without the Caffeine
• 10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team
• The 9 Best Pre-Workouts for Women in 2025, Expert-Reviewed
• Best Whey Protein Powders of 2025, and How to Choose the Best Option for You
• The Best Collagen Peptide Supplements (2025), According to R.D.s and Nutrition Coaches
• The 9 Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Men in 2025, RD-Reviewed
• The 7 Best Casein Protein Powders of 2025, According to an RD

Pushly

• Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much? Dietitians Answer
• The Best 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts From a CPT (+ Insight From a Conditioning Coach)
• Is Walking Good Cardio? Certified Personal Trainers Explain

Recovery Equipment

• The 8 Best Resistance Bands for Seniors, Chosen by CPTs

Reviews

• Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms
• X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion
• Gorilla Bow Review (2025): Not Your Average Resistance Bands, Personally Tested

Roundups

• The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros
• The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs
• The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best
• The 8 Best Resistance Bands for Seniors, Chosen by CPTs
• The 6 Best Paleo Protein Powders of 2025: RDs Examine the Top Formulas
• The Best Protein Powder for Runners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Nutrition Pros
• The 6 Best Pre-Workout With Creatine, According to an RD and Nutrition Coach
• Best Natural Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025, RDN Reviewed
• 9 Best Clean Protein Powders of 2025, Picked by Nutrition Experts
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Men of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
• Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
• The 10 Best Electrolyte Supplements of 2025, Reviewed by a Dietitian
• The 10 Best Protein Powders for Women of 2025, RDN-Approved
• The 10 Best Protein Bars in 2025, Tested by Our Team of Experts
• The 10 Best Mass Gainers of 2025, Tested by Experts and MD Approved
• The 7 Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts of 2025, Get More Energy without the Caffeine
• 10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team
• The 9 Best Pre-Workouts for Women in 2025, Expert-Reviewed
• Best Whey Protein Powders of 2025, and How to Choose the Best Option for You
• The Best Collagen Peptide Supplements (2025), According to R.D.s and Nutrition Coaches
• The 9 Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Men in 2025, RD-Reviewed
• The 7 Best Casein Protein Powders of 2025, According to an RD

Strength Equipment Reviews

• Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms
• X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion
• Gorilla Bow Review (2025): Not Your Average Resistance Bands, Personally Tested

Supplement Guides

• These Athletic Greens Alternatives Cost Less and Taste Great, According to Our Experts
• Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
• Does Creatine Help You Lose Weight? Your Questions Answered by Our Experts
• Benefits of Pea Protein and Potential Downsides

Training

• These Athletic Greens Alternatives Cost Less and Taste Great, According to Our Experts
• These Are the Best Pre-Workout Breakfast Foods to Eat, Say Dietitians
• The Best High-Protein Fast Food, Chosen By a Nutrition Coach
• Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
• How Does Running Change Your Body? An Expert Weighs In
• What VO2 Max Really Says About Your Fitness Level
• Threshold Run: What Is It, When To Do It, and How To Optimize It
• Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
• What Is the FITT Principle? Experts Explain the Basics of Exercise Programming
• Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
• Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much? Dietitians Answer
• Should You Have a Protein Shake Before Bed? Here’s What RDs and Sports Dietitians Say
• Tips for How to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate, Plus Explanations From a Cardiologist
• How to Calculate Your Maximum Heart Rate (+ Insights From a Physiotherapist)
• Is This TikTok Trend Diet Worth Trying? A Registered Dietitian Cracks Open the Egg Diet
• How Many Calories Are Burned Walking? Certified Nutrition and Fitness Experts Explain
• Does Creatine Help You Lose Weight? Your Questions Answered by Our Experts
• The Best 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts From a CPT (+ Insight From a Conditioning Coach)
• Is Walking Good Cardio? Certified Personal Trainers Explain
• The Hard Truth About Cheat Meals for Fat Loss
• Benefits of Pea Protein and Potential Downsides

Training Guides

• How Does Running Change Your Body? An Expert Weighs In
• What VO2 Max Really Says About Your Fitness Level
• What Is the FITT Principle? Experts Explain the Basics of Exercise Programming
• Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
• Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much? Dietitians Answer
• Should You Have a Protein Shake Before Bed? Here’s What RDs and Sports Dietitians Say
• Tips for How to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate, Plus Explanations From a Cardiologist
• How to Calculate Your Maximum Heart Rate (+ Insights From a Physiotherapist)
• Is Walking Good Cardio? Certified Personal Trainers Explain

Workouts

• The Best 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts From a CPT (+ Insight From a Conditioning Coach)

Workouts

• Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
• What VO2 Max Really Says About Your Fitness Level
• Threshold Run: What Is It, When To Do It, and How To Optimize It
• Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
• Tips for How to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate, Plus Explanations From a Cardiologist
• How to Calculate Your Maximum Heart Rate (+ Insights From a Physiotherapist)
• The Best 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts From a CPT (+ Insight From a Conditioning Coach)