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Local Scottsdale gym owner and Best of our Valley award winner, Nikki Metzger, was recently selected by Women’s Health Magazine as a top five finalist out of thousands of contestants for its third annual Next Fitness Star Competition.

A panel of celebrity judges and online fan votes will decide the next winner, who will star in her own fitness DVD and become a contributor for Women’s Health Magazine.

Out of the five competitors, Metzger said...

Summer’s here and that means fun weekend trips to the lake, barbeques, cocktails and skimpy bathing suits. 

The thought of sticking to your regular fitness plan through all the trips and events can be overwhelming, but by implementing these five easy steps, it will be a breeze!

1)   Have A Game Plan

Write out what you are willing to do during the summer.  If that means scaling back from your typical plan that is totally okay, just be honest with yourself. Maybe you’re used to going to yoga 5-6 times a week and only...

Phoenix resorts are best known for their sunny golf courses and swimming pools. While the golfing may be top-notch, try a cooler option this summer and check out some award-winning pools. Whereas other resorts might offer a couple different swimming options, Phoenix resorts feature whole water parks complete with three, six, even 10 pools. And what water park is complete without a rushing waterslide, or two or three? Here are our top 10 picks for the best resort waterslides in the Valley.

It just wouldn’t be a 4th of July celebration without fireworks, and the greater Phoenix area has plenty of shows on both Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the whole family to enjoy. But why stop at just fireworks? Patriotic music, swimming, barbecues, parades, picnics, flyovers and lots of fun games and activities will all be included in the festivities. Here are our picks for where to spend your holiday weekend in the Valley this 4th of July.