Meet Angela
Angela Gargano has dedicated her life to helping high achievers break past their limits, build unshakable confidence, and accomplish what once felt impossible. But she doesn’t just teach resilience—she lives it, breathes it, and proves it every single day.
Her journey is not one of overnight success but of relentless determination, countless setbacks, and the decision—again and again—to rise.
A 6x American Ninja Warrior, 3x cover athlete, Miss Fitness America, and sought-after keynote speaker, Angela’s story is a testament to the power of radical adaptability, strength, and perseverance. She has torn her ACL on national television, rebuilt herself from the ground up, and transformed personal struggle into a movement that has changed thousands of lives.
Angela’s story didn’t start in a gym—it started in a lab.
She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry, working at Brown University and Genzyme, researching treatments for rare genetic diseases and cancer.
But something inside her wasn’t fulfilled.
She trained in secret, squeezing in workouts at midnight during her 12-hour overnight shifts. She entered a fitness competition on a whim, stepping onto a stage in heels for the first time in her life.
She won.
That moment changed everything.
She kept competing, eventually earning the title of Miss Fitness America 2016. That same year, she made the terrifying decision to leave her stable career in science, open her own gym, and dedicate her life to helping others discover their own strength.
She knows what it’s like to feel stuck, to doubt yourself, to wonder if you’re capable of more—but she also knows that the only way out is through. Whether she’s coaching women to achieve their first pull-up, leading high-performing executives to redefine resilience, or stepping onto a stage to inspire thousands, her message is unwavering:
You are so much stronger than you think.
And she’s here to show you how to prove it to yourself.
Angela is strong, both mentally and physically, and she teaches you to love the body you are in. She is real, relatable, approachable, and down-to-earth. With Angela, there is fun and smiles, and there is grit, determination, and sweat. Angela’s mission is to revolutionize the way people feel about their bodies through identifying their inner strength and embracing the powerful body and mind that they have been gifted.
Angela's Story
The moment Angela hit the ground, she knew something was wrong.
She had spent months preparing for American Ninja Warrior, pushing her body to its peak. She was ready. She was strong. And she was having the run of her life, advancing into the Top 5 Female Competitors of the season.
Then, in a split second, everything changed.
A bad landing. A pop. The searing pain of an ACL tear—on national television.
Lying on the course, cameras rolling, the weight of it all hit her. The doctors confirmed her worst fear:
“Your career is over.”
For a moment, she believed them.
She could have let that be the end of her story. She could have disappeared, allowed self-doubt to take over, and let fear dictate what was possible.
But something inside her refused to quit.
So she showed up.
One painful step at a time, she rebuilt her body—and her belief in herself. It wasn’t just about getting strong again; it was about proving that she was still capable of more.
Eleven months later, she stepped back onto the American Ninja Warrior course—stronger than ever.
And in that moment, she realized something: resilience isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about adapting, growing, and refusing to quit.
That experience became the foundation of everything she teaches today—whether it's in corporate boardrooms, high-performance training sessions, or coaching women who are ready to step into their power.
The “Oh Sh*t” Moment That Sparked a Revolution
Angela’s comeback led to something bigger than she ever imagined.
Back in her gym, women kept coming up to her saying the same thing:
“I want to get my first pull-up.”
It wasn’t just about fitness—it was a statement.
These women weren’t looking to get “toned” or lose weight. They wanted to feel powerful. They wanted to prove something to themselves.
Angela assumed there had to be a program out there to help them.
There wasn’t.
Helping Women 30+ Redefine Strength & Resilience
In fact, women had been completely left out of the conversation when it came to upper-body strength. The fitness industry was obsessed with weight loss, shrinking, and aesthetics—but not about helping women build the kind of real strength that changes lives.
That realization was a turning point.
She spent months testing different strategies, learning exactly what worked for women’s bodies, and developing a system that would take them from zero to their first pull-up in weeks—not years.
That system became Pull-Up Revolution—the award-winning, progressive strength program that has helped thousands of women ages 30-70+ achieve what once felt impossible.
But it’s not just about the pull-up.
It’s about building confidence through action. About proving to yourself that you can do hard things. About discovering a strength that carries over into every aspect of life.
That’s why Pull-Up Revolution isn’t just a program.
It’s a movement.
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Get to know Angela
FAVORITE SEASON:
Fall
coffee order:
Vanilla Cardamon Latte
fave vacation spot:
Kauai, Hawai
go-to snack:
Dark Chocolate Almonds
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Keynote Speaking
What if, instead of fearing the worst, you envisioned the best? What could you accomplish if you embraced every challenge as an opportunity? How might your team grow if they learned to see setbacks as stepping stones? We all face obstacles, uncertainty, and pressure—but not everyone knows how to turn these experiences into fuel for success. That’s where Angela comes in!
1:1 Coaching
Work with Angela in her results-driven high performance coaching program designed specifically for women 30+ to build strength, mobility, and confidence—without spending hours in the gym. With expert coaching, structured programming, and a supportive community, our 30-45 minute workouts fit seamlessly into your life, delivering lifelong strength and sustainable results all from the comfort of home!
Pull-up Revolution
The award-winning, step-by-step program specifically for women 30-70+ to achieve their first pull-up—right from home. With expert coaching and a proven full-body training system, you'll get stronger in weeks, not years—no more guesswork, just results
We had the pleasure of booking Angela Gargano to speak. She brings fresh and vibrant energy to the stage, has a fantastic way of integrating the audience into her presentation and shows she truly cares about the outcome of the event beyond just the time she is presenting.
- James Patrick,
Founder, FITposium
"You do an amazing job on your pre-event calls - you are super client focused and you make the client feel like they are the only thing you have and they are the center -you are amazing lady"
- Monica Bebie
Chief Executive Officer CAMPUSPEAK & EVERGREEN Speakers
Angela is an innovative content creator who knows her audience inside and out. Her passionate dedication shines through in everything she does, and it’s always a rewarding experience to collaborate with her as we create fun and informative content for our Women’s Health platforms. I would thoroughly recommend working with Angela in any capacity.
- Amanda Lucci
Audience Engagement Manager, Women's Health Magazine
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