Author Erika Gilbrech

Erika Gilbrech

Managing Editor

Erika Gilbrech is an award-winning marketing and editorial writer. Her favorite things are avocados, her road bike, and discovering new farmer's markets whenever possible.

American Adaptation: Success Against the Odds

Erika Gilbrech

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Limb difference isn’t the only distinction adaptive sports athletes bear—the greatest might be their remarkable mental resilience and enduring spirit in the face of daunting physical challenges. As an athlet...

Fit to Be a Hero: Southwest Florida Athletes Inspire Us

Erika Gilbrech

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Everyone has a bad race, workout, or run — even elite athletes. We take a look at the humbling yet heroic tales of three of Southwest Florida’s most inspiring competitors. You never knew what hit you. One m...

Q & A | CrossFit Athletes Talayna Fortunato & Lauren Brooks

Erika Gilbrech

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For CrossFit Games elite athletes like Southwest Florida’s own Talayna Fortunato and Lauren Brooks, CrossFit is a full-time sport, where living and breathing competitive training is the name of the game. Unles...

Top Reasons The BMI Is Bogus

Erika Gilbrech

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Why the standard BMI test should be a thing of the past. Did you know that one of the most universal health measurements is also one of the most antiquated—as in, Industrial Revolution antiquated? It’s true...

Is A Gluten-Free Diet Right For You?

Erika Gilbrech

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Check out the pasta or rice aisle of any grocery store, and you’ll be barraged by label after label marked “gluten-free” in gigantic, bold letters. This gluten-free diet trend has rapidly extended itself beyond...