By Guest Blogger: Vanessa Bartlett
Lifestyle Coach, Writer,
Presenter https://vanessabhealth.com/

Today there is no doubt that stress is on the rise. Our bodies and minds are pushed to the limit with busy schedules, family life, work, social activities, running around, not to mention the impact of being online and needing to keep up with our profiles there as well. It's hard getting back into exercise.

Exercise is of course an excellent way to increase our stamina and fitness and help reduce stress for our body and mind. What I often see come up today though, is the impact of different types of exercise on our bodies.

You see, each form of exercise has its own benefits and any exercise is better than none! So certainly getting back into exercise and moving in one way or another, your health depends on it.

There are situations though where the higher impact types of movement may not be suitable for you. Let’s say you have had an injury, an illness, a bad knee or hip, or a long break from exercise. Your walking may have even been impaired, so even getting out for this simple activity could be difficult or impossible. These are just some of the factors which could deter you from any getting back into exercise at all, let alone doing fast, high impact jumping and loaded movements.

There is a machine, however, that offers a great solution for people wanting to kickstart, add variety and enhance their health and fitness journey.

Vibration Plate History - It IS rocket science!

Vibration training was developed years ago, even before the Russian Cosmonauts were using it. Ancient Grecian doctors invented the first vibration machine as a therapy to help soldiers recover from their injuries. They utilised a bow-like wooden instrument, and would ‘pluck’ the strings of the bow to allow it to vibrate over soldiers’ wounds. Doctors found that soldiers’ injuries would heal faster as a result of vibration therapy, stimulating the production of human growth hormone.

In the late 1800's it was used by Swedish doctor Jonas Zander as a piece of exercise and rehab equipment in his gyms. Then by the 1960's its use was becoming more widespread with the discovery of its benefits in helping increase bone density and muscle growth for the Cosmonauts who suffered poor strength as a result of space travel and being exposed to no gravity.

Benefits for your body

Our bodies thrive on movement and muscular contraction. Your muscles need to be activated and contracted in order to maintain strength, tone and metabolism and fat burning abilities.

Getting back into exercise with Vibroslim is easy. The vibration platform works on the premise of creating lots of little ‘micro contractions’ at a high speed, which helps your body create equilibrium and balance while simply standing there. Results will then be enhanced when you do exercise on there.

Think about this. If you were to simply stand still on the floor, there is not a lot happening. Whereas if you stand on this platform you will feel your body moving quickly, activating so many muscles that you may never have even felt before.

Get back into exercise by simply standing on the machine where you will immediately experience the benefits of:

• Boosting circulation
• Invigorating your energy
• Creating fast muscle contractions to stimulate muscle fibres that may not be activated otherwise (unless you already do a variety of exercise)
• Improved sense of balance
• Metabolism and fat burning boost

And then if you add a few exercise moves while on there, you can really start to kick off a time-efficient workout with even more benefits like:

• Increased cardiovascular endurance
• Fat burning and weight loss enhancement
• Improved overall strength
• Better core strength
• Muscle tone

Even 10 minutes on a preset program with the Vitality 4 Life Vibration Machine range will make a huge difference to your day. If you have undergone stress or even feeling like you need a break and not able or not wanting to do regular exercise, using this machine will you regain a sense of control and well-being even after that short 10 minute daily program, getting back into exercise after a break has never been so easy.

Who can use the vibration machine?

It’s super versatile, where anyone from people recovering from injury, to the elderly, to experienced exercise goers and professional athletes using it.

This is because it is an exercise machine, but also a relaxing and rehabilitating machine depending on how you use it.

If you have ever had tired and aching legs? Placing your legs on there while seated or lying down is another way you can restore your body due to the circulation increase. It’s like a mini massage!

Or if you are wanting to spice up your regular exercise routine and amplify the feeling and results in your muscles, then choose a higher level of vibration and enjoy adding variety to your squats, pushups, stretches, yoga, Pilates and core work.

Benefits for your mind

Research tells us that stress management can be achieved through breathing, exercise, movement and getting in tune with your body. I am also a big believer in taking some time out to help you step away from the stress or problem you may be facing.

In using the vibration platform and breathing while your body somewhat of a ‘jiggle’ (which will make you laugh anyway!) you will be focusing on the feeling throughout your muscles becoming more present. And becoming present and centered in busy life is a big part of stress management strategies recommended by health experts around the world.

Because it such a unique feeling once you get on the platform, it cannot be replicated any other way. The only other way to add resistance to your muscles is to do weights, and this may not be suitable for some people.

I always recommend to my clients that health and well-being should be stress free and to not go out doing programs and regimes that are simply not right for where your body is at right now. Start off slowly and mindfully getting back into exercise. If you do this then you will be adding more emotional stress to your life, defeating the purpose of exercise altogether.

Whereas if you can approach your well-being from a more balanced and holistic place where you challenge your body yet give it restoration, then you will feel more centered and balanced without the tired and heavy feeling that some other exercise methods may leave you with.

The vibration platform can add to your well-being regime and be that ‘go-to’ piece of equipment to get started with simply moving your muscles again, boosting circulation and then enhancing fitness, strength and fat loss without ever needing to leave your home. It’s an easy machine to get going too, so do not be concerned about complicated buttons and programs, just click it on, select your program and away you go getting back into exercise.

Using the vibration platform is time efficient, user friendly and versatile. Grab one today from Vitality 4 Life’s range where they have pioneered the very best and latest machines that continue to evolve as we do.

VibroSlim Akawa Vibration Machine

✓ 1-99 Speed Settings ✓ 9 pre-set programmes for targeted exercise of all levels ✓ Fantastic for under the office desk ✓ Digital display with time, speed and calorie counter ✓ 0 - 12 mm amplitude ✓ Remote control and yoga mat included ✓ Available in Rose Gold or Black ✓ 3 year warranty

VibroSlim Body Vibration Machine

✓ Staff Pick: Best Value Vibration Machine ✓ Resistance Straps, DVD, Wall Charts & Remote Control included ✓ 3 built-in Programs ✓ 20 Speed Settings ✓ Available in White & Black ✓ 3 year warranty

VibroSlim Radial 3D Vibration Machine

✓ Re-designed for optimal results - 3 vibration modes ✓ Choose from lineal, pivotal, and tri-planar movements ✓ 2 built-in 200w strong motors ✓ LED display and control panel ✓ 4 built-in pre-set Programs / 180 Speed Settings ✓ Black, White and Pink ✓ FREE Yoga Mat, Resistance Straps, Wall Chart & Remote Control included ✓ Bluetooth Connectivity with Speakers & In-built calorie counter ✓ 3 year warranty

by Guest Blogger - Vanessa Bartlett
Presenter, Author, Instructor
'VanessaB Health & Pilates'
www.vanessabhealth.com

After I had my first baby it was super tricky getting back into exercise. In fact, I couldn’t walk properly for three months, had abdominal separation and back pain.

I wanted to walk, but even going up the driveway was hard for so long!

Not only that, but the time I used to have for exercise was reduced by at least half or more. Realistically, getting in 10 minutes was a huge achievement of just some light bodyweight exercises.

Then it dawned on me.

Why was I worrying about this and stressing about getting out with the baby all the time? I love exercising at home at my own convenience, so I got a Vitality4life WalkSlim Home Treadmill.

Now, as a personal trainer who needed to get back into exercise myself I knew I needed to get my cardio up again to shed a few kilos, get fitter and build up my body again without any heavy loads or impact.

Running was out of the question due to a back injury and weakened pelvic floor, plus I much preferred walking anyway.

As soon as I got this treadmill I loved it.

Why? Because it was simple to set up and use to exercise at home.

Yep, no fancy-schmancy stuff. I just unwrapped it, oiled the belt, tightened two screws (with the allen key they give you!) and then plugged it in.

Less than a 5 minute set up from the box to the living room. Hooray! At last something quick and easy to set up around my new bub.

The other thing was that I didn’t need to pair it with any devices or apps, I literally press the remote on, start walking and increase the speed with each click of the remote very gradually.

The simplicity of this WalkSlim home treadmill was by far better than the all the treadmills I had used at the gym in previous years. Why? Because it is simple to set up and use and takes up very little space allowing easier exercise at home.

Sure, the larger commercial treadmills are great for those who want high speeds, high hill inclines and programs, but they do take up a lot of space, can be tricky to work. And let’s face it, most people do not even use a third of the programs or reach the higher speeds on there anyway.

If you are wanting to get back into exercise at home as a new parent, or if you have had a break from exercise and know you need to get moving, this is a great choice.

The speed goes up to 6.0km per hour, which for most of us is a nice brisk walk. If you are not a runner or do not like walking outdoors due to safety, uneven footpaths or weather variations then you will love this.

The question though, comes down to your own health.

Are you doing 20 to 30 minutes a day of exercise? If not then you are missing out on the maintenance of your heart health, breathing better, keeping mobile and limber throughout your body, and bone density.

No matter what age you need to be doing regular exercise as recommended by doctors and health organisations around the world.

Whenever I had clients returning to exercise or starting as a newbie I would recommend walking as their number one form of movement before anything else.

Why?

Because it is a fundamental movement that we all perform everyday. And unfortunately with obesity on the rise, an increase in sedentary jobs and technology, we now have more issues with back pain, aches, weak knees, poor posture and imbalanced bodies more than ever.

This has made the simple task of walking more and more difficult.

Let alone keeping up with busy children, work, and juggling life as it is each day.

Another thing I’ve noticed in recent years is the decline in people’s energy. No longer are people coming to me with simply an issue of weight loss, but it’s more common that we need help with managing stress and boosting our energy levels.

When I started walking on the Walkslim to exercise at home it was literally for five or 6 minutes day that first week.

Then I increased it to 10 minutes, then 15 minutes, then 20 minutes, which is all I have time for around a busy toddler now anyway!

I noticed my breathing started to get easier, and I always felt energised and distressed after finishing that short workout.

Consider reaching for the Walkslim instead of caffeine or an energy drink during that mid-afternoon slump. It will do you wonders at any time of the day, though.

As much as our bodies and minds have evolved and technology has brought us so much convenience in life, it has come at a cost.

And rather than making fitness and health complicated when there is enough stress we need to deal with, I believe we can keep it super simple.

Exercise at home to get back to walking 15 to 30 minutes a day at a pace where you feel a slight increase in your breathing and a light sweat, and this will be doing so much for your body and mind with boosting your fat burning ability, helping you stand in a taller posture, helping bone density, keeping you fit to keep up with your family and life’s demands and importantly, help you destress.

There is something mindful and meditative about walking. And a heap of successful people around the world have used it as a time out exercise at home or work to help them switch on the creative part of their brain (yep, there are studies to show that when you are more relaxed your brain works more effectively on problem solving.)

So it comes down to you asking yourself one question today. Are you happy with the state of your wellbeing right now?

Consider exercising at home by walking, right in the comfort of your own space as a way to take you back to energy, improved wellbeing and feeling fitter again.

The issue of the weather, time, safety outside or uneven footpaths will never be an issue for you again with the Walkslim.

Best of luck with your health journey! Let us know if we can help you in any way, or if you have questions at all, please contact our support team.

WalkSlim 630 WalkPad Foldable Treadmill

✓ Sleek Aluminium Design ✓ Innovative Double Folding Frame ✓ Adaptive Speed Adjustment / Controls ✓ Power rating 745w ✓ Speed Range from 0.5 to 6 kmph ✓ Remote Control and LED Display ✓ Weight Capacity 120kg ✓ 3 Year Warranty

WalkSlim 770 Mini Walk Pro Treadmill

✓ LED Screen ✓ Streamline design ✓ Worlds thinnest, lightest platform ✓ Aluminium alloy frame, no welding ✓ Super shock absorption system ✓ Intelligent hydraulic handrail ✓ Speed Range from 0.8-8 KM/H ✓ Max User Weight 100kg ✓ 3 Year Warranty

WalkSlim 670 Mini Walk Treadmill

✓ LED Screen ✓ Calorie Counter ✓ Streamline design ✓ Worlds thinnest, lightest platform ✓ Aluminium alloy frame, no welding ✓ Silent motor, dual - turbine drive ✓ Super shock absorption system ✓ Speed Range from 0.8-6 KM/H ✓ Maximum User Weight 100kg ✓ 3 Year Warranty

WalkSlim Pro 570 Walking Treadmill

✓ LED Screen ✓ Calorie Counter ✓ Brushless DC Motor ✓ Speed Range from 0.8-8 KM/H ✓ Carries up to 120kg weight ✓ Intelligent Somatosensory Control and Remote Control ✓ 3 Year Warranty

Christmas Gift - Stainless Steel Water Bottle

• Valued at $24
• 304 Food Grade Stainless Steel
• High Grade Mirror Finish
• 600ml Double Insulated Wall
• Suitable for hot and cold drinks
• Durable
• Dishwasher safe
• Completely BPA free
• Keeps your water cool, pure and tasting fresh

Christmas Gift - BioChef Set of Two Ceramic Knives

• Valued at $49
• Light weight and features an ergonomic handle- perfect for those with arthritis
• Highly durable and blades stay sharp for up to 10 times longer than stainless steel
• Zirconium oxide blades reduces oxidation of food.
• Rust proof.
• Ceramic blades are also resistant to absorbing smells and tastes from foods

1 x 12.7cm blade Chef’s Knife
1 x 7.6cm blade Paring Knife
Comes with safety covers

2 x Christmas Gift - Greener Cleaner Brushes

• Valued at $20
• Use to scrub your produce before blending, juicing or dehydrating
• Eco-flek handles and solid parts made from 60% recycled plastic and sustainable wood pulp
• Drill filled brush fibres
• Dishwasher safe

Christmas Gift - Three sided Bamboo Platter

• Valued at $20
• High quality, eco-friendly product
• Made from 100% natural, 100% biodegradable waste material
• Living Eco Dining is a range of innovative, 100% biodegradable and natural dining ware.
• Made from recycled bamboo fibres and farming bi-products. Living Eco Dining brings new leaning to the word eco-friendly.
• Each Living Eco Dining product will take only 2-3 years to completely break down once in landfill, and they are made from all natural materials. Living Eco Dining is a great alternative to plastic and melamine products which will take over 400 years to break down.

Christmas Gift - Eco Friendly Calico Bags

1 x Calico Tote Bag (42cm x 38cm)
1 x Calico Drawstring Bag (30cm x 43cm)

• Valued at $20
• Unbleached, natural cotton
• Safe for the environment
• Durable, washable and re-usable.
• Perfect for your trip to the farmer’s market or shopping centre.

A personal Vibration machine is the perfect way to gift the feel good vibes to people we love. We all know how hard it is to remain active around Christmas and we are really busy too. Choosing a personal fitness machine for your family member or friend as a Christmas gift can help them to stay fit and keep the weight down by jiggling all the way through Christmas.

The good thing about having personal exercise equipment at home is the opportunity to just jump on any time you have a moment. Exercising up to 30 minutes a day has huge health benefits. Taking a few minutes here and there between all the things we need to get done can balance out our holiday food challenges.

Vibration machines are gentle on joints and are a low-impact form of training, meaning VibroSlim machines are suitable for anyone, including Grandma, through to conditioned athletes who are able to adjust the settings and add extensive exercises and accessories to get a more intense workout.

Help your family or friends to jiggle their way to a healthier happier them. Even at Christmas.

With vibration technology not only will you burn fat, but other benefits include:

- increased flexibility
- strengthening and toning muscles
- muscle rejuvenation
- improved balance and coordination
- improved posture

VibroSlim Akawa Platinum Vibration Machine

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VibroSlim Radial 3D Vibration Machine

✓ Re-designed for optimal results - 3 vibration modes ✓ Choose from lineal, pivotal, and tri-planar movements ✓ 2 built-in 200w strong motors ✓ LED display and control panel ✓ 4 built-in pre-set Programs / 180 Speed Settings ✓ Black, White and Pink ✓ FREE Yoga Mat, Resistance Straps, Wall Chart & Remote Control included ✓ Bluetooth Connectivity with Speakers & In-built calorie counter ✓ 3 year warranty

Pre-Christmas Juice Recipes

Did you know that drinking cold press juice can be a fantastic way to de-stress and alleviate tension? There are a range of fruits and vegetables which have been found to calm the nervous system, control blood pressure and relax muscles. Sometimes the build up to Chirstmas day can be extremely stressful, so it is important to arm yourself with things which will help to ease the pressure. Try our favourite de-stressing super juice...

Stress-free V8 Juice

Celery is widely known for calming nerves due to it's high calcium content, which also helps to control high blood pressure. Tomato and capsicum are both high in potassium and phosphorus which relieves stress, tiredness, fatigue and cramps. They will also give you the energy needed to get through the silly season!

Juice Recipes for Christmas Day

On the big day, there is nothing better than having fresh cold pressed juice available and at the ready for both you and your family! You can experiment with cute and fun ways to serve the juice, like scooping out the flesh from fruits like apples and using them as cups!

There are many reasons why it is so beneficial to include cold press juice in the festivities:

Everyone likes to have a special drink on Christmas day - even the kids! Generally kids are given free-reign on Christmas day with the sodas, soft drinks, bottled juice and fruit concentrates. This can result in sugar highs, tantrums and eventually a plummeting sugar crash. This up and down, roller coaster effect is due to the artificial sugars and colours found in soft drink and artificial bottled juice. Which in turn has an affect on the whole family!

Why not give the kids an extra special Christmas juice which will both fill them full of nutrients not artificial sugars and make them feel like they are getting a special drink to sip on...

This Christmas Juice Recipe for Kids is sure to be a hit and the bright red colour is nice and christmasy...

Kids Christmas Juice

(serves 4)

In Australia, the festive season seems to be intrinsically linked with an increase in alcohol consumption. Like with any type of celebration, we tend to over-indulge on alcohol and Christmas in no exception. Cold press juice is a fantastic alternative to alcohol but you can make special recipes which still make you feel as if your treating yourself. We have compiled our favourite cold press juice recipes which are Christmas themed and will make you feel as though you are indulging in the Christmas spirit without the need for alcohol.

Vitality 4 Life's Special Christmas Juice

(serves 4)

This is such a delicious Christmas Juice, the flavours from the cinnamon, ginger and turmeric give this juice a beautiful kick (just like mum's Christmas cake!). Not only does this juice taste like Christmas, it will also give you a number of benefits perfect for the silly season. Ginger will soothe the stomach and is especially good if you have over-indulged and the stomach needs help to reduce bloating. Cinnamon will regulate blood sugar levels, so will help to even everything out if you have eaten one too many lollies or sweets. Turmeric is perfect for indigestion, bloating and gas.

Tropical Christmas Juice

(serves 4)

Optional: juice any additional tropical fruits you can find - dragonfruit, lychees (seeds removed) etc.

In Australia we associate Christmas with super hot days, tropical fruits and fresh produce. Why not try this super tropical Christmas juice recipe packed full of fresh flavours, which the whole family will love? We have even squeezed in some carrots for extra nutrients and fibre, and the kids won't notice the difference!

This juice recipe forms a great base to which you can add so many different things to create the most amazing tropical juices. Once you have juiced the above, simply add any of the additional ingredients below to really give this juice different textures and flavours. Try serving with the pulp from 3 passion fruits or diced mango, or even add 1 cup of coconut water for an extra tropical feel!

If you are looking to drink this festive season, cold press juice is also great for mixing with alcohol as a healthy alternative to drink mixers such as soft drinks and bottled juices. Cold press juice will also keep your body hydrated and nourished. Simply add your desired alcohol to any of the recipes above.

After Christmas Juice Recipes

We understand that during the festive season, some of us get get a little jolly and may over-indulge a little - and that's ok! We are here to help you feel back to normal in no time!

It is the days following Christmas that we really start to feel the effects of the eating, drinking and activities of the past week or so. It is this time when it feels like it has all caught up with us. We call it the "post-Christmas blues". We are here to tell you that cold press juice can actually help to overcome not just the boxing day hangover, but also kick start you into a new year of health and vitality! This is the perfect time to cleanse the body and detox from the month worth of stresses and tension.

Christmas Hangover Cure Juice

(serves 4)

Primarily alcohol dehydrates the body and it is this lose of both water and essential minerals which results in a hangover. This best thing you can do is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Cucumbers are natural electrolytes which will help to replace essential body salts which you lose when you drink alcohol (think natures alternative to a sugar laden sports drink). They are also extremely refreshing, like watermelon. Watermelon is also a natural diuretic which will help to flush out the kidney and bladder and remove toxins and waste from the body. Ginger is by far the best natural anti-inflammatory, is full of antioxidants and is detoxifying. Choline in beetroot will detoxify the liver and the entire body of toxins. Lime will accentuate the beetroots ability to do so.

When you blend the whole family, under one roof, in the heat, for the entire day, with presents, cooking, drinking and game playing – it can be a recipe for disaster. Then why, oh why, is buying a family board game the top choice for a Christmas family gift?

After a few drinks and sugar highs someone will have the bright idea of actually playing the game and it will inevitably end in tears - it’s a Christmas tradition and the number one cause of family fall outs on Christmas Day. I still have scars from Pictionary.

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be like this. Although our range of healthy living kitchen products may not seem like a lot of fun as you are ripping off the wrapping they could help to ensure that your Christmas is more peaceful. Oh and delicious too.

Bought too much food?

Another cause of stress on Christmas Day is either the time spent cooking when the kitchen is hotter than your oven and what to do with all those left overs. Ever bought enough fruit to cover three pavlovas when you only needed enough for one? Or two of them fell to pieces during delicate stages of cooking? Maybe you dropped one?

When everyone heats up the BioChef blender will be a santa-send and perfect Christmas family gift when you easily turn all of that colourful, delicious fruit into nutritious sorbet ice blocks to cool everyone down. Maybe a cocktail or two?

Use your new family gift to save time and blend, slice and dice faster than ever so you can escape the heat of the kitchen and head for the pool taking your icy treat or cocktail with you.

Oranges or lemons?

Do you still buy lots of oranges around Christmas time but can't even remember why? In days gone by it was a treat when times were tough but does anybody eat them now or are they left to mould in the bowl until after New Years.

There won't be any left overs if your Christmas family gift was one our cold pressed juicers.. Fresh juice for all and maybe a drop of champers in there for Mum.

This juicer also makes fresh homemade pasta, sorbets, nut butter, raw vegan desserts, purees, baby food and even sauces using various accessories and attachments, making it a versatile appliance that mixes, chops and grinds.

Don't forget your furry friend

Another unique family gift that takes care of your left over food products is one of our food dehydrators. Not only does it make delicious snacks for all the humans in the family it includes treats for the furry members. Definitely a unique gift for pets and pet owners.

Make dog treats in a snap for a healthy alternative to store bought chews. With many unhealthy options out there you can finally know exactly what the ingredients are. Dehydrators are no longer just a raw food kitchen appliance; this once "niche" product used only by raw foodies is now mainstream.

People are coming up with heaps of ideas for recipes to create in them for both themselves and their canine friends. Dehydrators are perfect for making healthy snacks and treats to eat throughout the working day in the office or elsewhere. They are also great to make fuel for the body when camping or hiking making raw food alternatives or preserving excess fruits, vegetables and herbs or meat.

See how easy it is. Beef jerky recipe here.

Family gifts for a small family

Maybe your family, or the family you have in mind to give a Christmas family gift to, is made up of only two. In that case Vitality 4 Life has a few options to chose from. The BioChef Galaxy Nutriboost Bullet Blender with one litre jug or a BioChef Atlas juicer with the smallest footprint
in the range.

If you want to go big and dramatic how about an Infrared sauna built for 1, 2 or 3 persons. With its overall health, stress and pain relief benefits you might consider it for Mum and Dad or even Nan and Pop.

The Zen saunas come in array of colours and can fit nicely into any home. It is portable, stylish and a gift to make you feel good, de-stress and de-tox after all the Christmas cheer. Nothing to fight about here you will be too relaxed.

Gift that keeps on giving

Your Christmas family gift can keep on giving if you include one of our vacuum sealers. Once you have produced delicious meals, snacks and treats you can vacuum store them for later use. A particularly good idea if they already own one of our fabulous healthy living products.

One last bit of advice

Just remember if you are looking for a gift for wives or girlfriends then these family gift products are not the way to go if you like to keep the peace. Maybe try our personal, mini blenders designed for one or one of our fitness products and make it a thoughtful gift just for her.

VibroSlim Body Vibration Machine

✓ Staff Pick: Best Value Vibration Machine ✓ Resistance Straps, DVD, Wall Charts & Remote Control included ✓ 3 built-in Programs ✓ 20 Speed Settings ✓ Available in White & Black ✓ 3 year warranty

The vertical cold press slow juicer has literally changed the juicing industry - bridging the gap between the "convenience appeal" of the centrifugal juicer and the health benefits associated with the horizontal cold press slow juicers.

Small Kitchen Footprint

Our range of BioChef vertical cold press juicers have a small base that easily fit into any small apartment or tiny home. The chute can be removed making it easier to store away in the cupboard when not in use.

Value for Money

Our unrealised dream was to maturate our own brand and so BioChef was developed and designed with user-centric principles and "value" at the core of our methodology.

We are proud to offer a range of cold press juicers that provide efficiency and effectiveness for the user. At the heart of the brand, BioChef is an innovative blend of user-centric design and "Value" through price and product quality as evidenced by the long warranties we are able to uphold.

Our vertical juicers price range is between $200 and $400 making it an easy decision to purchase especially for first time buyers that are new to the world of juicing. Other brands can cost up to $900 for a similar, sometimes inferior product. as our BioChef brand.

Original Cold Press Juicer Company in Australia

As the original juicer company, Vitality 4 Life has been in the business for over 25 years and as such we know our customer base very well. We have a great customer service team who are juicing experts. Give us a call if you need to discuss the right juicer for you.

Why do people buy a cold press juicer?

Our friends at Naturopress surveyed 326 people to find out their motivation behind buying a juicer, and the results are very interesting:

• 25% said they bought a juicer because they wanted to lose weight.
• 22% said they purchased a juicer for health because they have a condition.
• 17% for general health and well being (no condition)
• 12.5% said they bought a juicer after watching a juicing documentary.
• 10% said they wanted to try a juice cleanse / detox
• 9% said it was for both health and weight loss.
• Only 0.61% said they bought a juicer because they liked the taste of juice!

Why is slow juicing better?

Centrifugal or fast juicers are a great way to get nutrients into your system quickly and efficiently. However, for those who wish to have a greater yield, more nutrient filled juice it is better to use a slow juicer. Centrifugal juicers tend to create heat and this can increase the oxidation of your juice. The more your juice is exposed to the air and heat the quicker it will discolour and lose precious living enzymes. Juices from a slow, masticating juicer are longer lasting and hold their flavour and texture. The masticating or chewing action of a slow juicer breaks down the cellular walls of the fruits and vegetables more effectively releasing the nutrients in the plants cells and membranes.

See our range of the best vertical cold press slow juicers in Australia.

BioChef Synergy Slow Juicer

✓ Perfect entry level vertical juicer ✓ Compact Style ✓ If juicing mainly celery and leafy greens, horizontal style juicers may be preferable:) ✓ 1 x Juice Container ✓  1 x Pulp Container ✓ 2 x Juicing Screens Included - fine & coarse for preference ✓ Made from Tritan BPA FREE Polycarbonate ✓ Quiet and Simple to use ✓ 10 Year Motor Warranty / 5 Years on Parts ✓ Free Shipping

BioChef Quantum Cold Press Juicer

✓ Newest model and sleek, modern design! ✓ 6.5cm x 3cm mouth ✓ Maximum rated power 400 watt induction motor ✓ Longer continuous juicing time ✓ Dishwasher safe parts for easy clean up ✓ Includes Fine, Extra Fine and Coarse strainers PLUS Sorbet Strainer ✓ Warranty: Lifetime on Motor & 5 years on Parts

BioChef Atlas Slow Juicer

✓ Smallest footprint of any vertical juicer ✓ 2 x juice screens made from Tritan material for fine and coarse juicing ✓ Colours available: White, Red, Black, Silver ✓ Warranty: LIFETIME on motor, 5 years on parts

What is EMF?

EMF stands for electromagnetic force (or electromotive force). EMF is found in the natural world by sources such as the local build-up of electric charge in the atmosphere associated with thunderstorms. The earth's magnetic field is used by birds and fish for navigation. They are also emitted from our manufactured products and our own bodies. Mobile phones, television, computers, kitchen appliances, power points etc all emit EMF's in regulated low ranges. EMF is present in just about any situation where electricity is used and is, therefore, part of everyone’s everyday life. Some believe that due to our modern lifestyles and constant contact with EMF it could be dangerous to our health.

Some studies have shown a correlation between exposure to EMF and incidences of leukemia and some other cancers, fatigue, stress, and even infertility.

The greater the electric current the stronger the EMF and as you sit for prolonged periods of time in a sauna close to the heater you may be exposed to greater levels. Choosing a low EFM infrared sauna and reducing your exposure allows you to reap the health benefits of sauna but keeps you safe from potential harm.

Some people may be particularly sensitive to EMF and may feel these effects more acutely than others, who may not notice any reaction or symptoms as a result of exposure. However, if you are choosing to use a sauna for the health and wellness benefits you may want to try to reduce your exposure. Here at Vitality 4 Life we want to provide you with the safest alternatives and therefore have updated our infrared saunas to a low EMF infrared sauna range.

So what level of EMF is safe in a Low EMF Infrared Sauna?

Most Infrared Saunas run at 13mG´s. Our Zen Low EMF Infrared Saunas have been tested at three different distances from the heating panel, 3cm, 10cm and 30cm and found to be between 2mG and 4mG which is in the Low EMF range.

EMF Testing of EUT "Far Infrared Heater" (Shenzhen Alpha Product Testing Co., Ltd)

Our current 2 and 3 person low EMF infrared saunas are not only good for you but safe as well. We believe they are the best low EMF infrared saunas in Australia. Happy sauna !

Zen 3 Person Low EMF Infrared Sauna

✓ Low EMF (2-4mGs) ✓ 5.6-15 micron far infrared heating technology to detoxify the body and relieve stress ✓ Functional design that can be built in or free-standing ✓ Made from natural Canadian Hemlock wood ✓ 6 carbon heaters ✓ Temperature range of 0 - 65 °C / 140 °F ✓ 2 Speakers ✓ LIFETIME warranty on carbon heaters | 12 months general warranty ✓ Please allow 2 to 3 days for dispatch ✓ FREE Shipping to NSW, QLD, SA, ACT, VIC ** see below for other states

Zen 2 Person Low EMF Infrared Sauna

✓ Low EMF (2-4mGs) ✓ 5.6-15 micron far infrared heating technology to detoxify the body, relieve stress, promote relaxation and assist with a range of common ailments ✓ Functional design that can be built in or free-standing ✓ Built from natural Canadian Hemlock wood ✓ 5 carbon heaters ✓ Temperature range of 0 - 65 °C / 140 °F ✓ 2 Speakers ✓ LIFETIME warranty on carbon heaters | 12 months general warranty ✓ Please allow 2 to 3 days for dispatch ✓ FREE Shipping to NSW, QLD, SA, ACT, VIC ** see below for other states

It sucks when you spend time creating the perfect smoothie... thick, colourful, tasty and full of nutrients and by the time kids are called they are faced with an unappetising, watery drink, with brown froth on top? Solve the problem with our BioChef Astro Vacuum Blender.

Oxygen IS life however oxidation of your blended foods does tend to take, not only the fun, but the life, nutrients, flavour and taste out. Bio Chef Astro Vacuum Blenders help suck the life back in to your blended foods and keep it there until YOU are ready to use it.

What is Vacuum Technology?

Vacuum technology in the blending industry is still fairly new. For supermarkets and other food retailers it has been an essential part of food storage since the 1940’s. Vacuum sealed packaging and canning processes helped keep our food fresher for longer and now you can use that technology to prolong the shelf life of your soups, sauces, smoothies, nut butters and other blended foods. Your BioChef Vacuum Blenders with their built-in vacuum with air pressure sensors, will suck the oxygen out before it starts to blend leaving you with all the nutrients, colour, consistency and flavour. Pour into the provided vacuum storage container and store for longer.

What are the health benefits of vacuum technology using the BioChef Astro Vacuum Blender?

High speed blending of food in the presence of air causes oxidation whereby the ingredients tend to lose nutrients. Removing this process will provide benefits associated with blending in an 'oxygen poor' environment.

First, the ingredients don’t break down as quickly. This means you can store your morning smoothies, for example, and drink them later in the afternoon, safe in the knowledge that all the nutrients and vitamins that were there initially will still be in your drink when you’re ready to enjoy it.

When oxygen enters into the blending process Vitamin C and D and fat-soluble vitamins A and E are particularly prone to rapid loss due to oxidation turning foods such as nut butters rancid and smoothies inconsistent and less tasty. To remedy these problems the BioChef Astro Vacuum Blender removes most of the oxygen leaving the vital nutrients, colour, consistency and flavour in, therefore preserving the shelf life of your food.

Looks better tastes better

Using a vacuum blender also means a finer and smoother texture for your smoothie. Air bubbles can create a layered drink that’s thin and tasteless. By ensuring that the smoothie is more consistent, each and every sip is packed full of nutrients and fresh taste. Healthy AND delicious and full of vitality. Remember vitality IS life.

As a bonus, if stored in a vacuum sealed container, vacuum-blended smoothies will also retain their original coloration and consistency until you’re ready to drink them. No more brownish, icky, lifeless drinks for you.

Your drinks stay vital, taste better and last longer.

Life better when it sucks?

There is a lot of conversation among experts debating whether or not blending decreases the level of nutrients in a smoothie due to oxidation. However, it is generally agreed that it is OK as long you drink it quickly enough. Oxidation occurs when any food is juiced, cut, chopped, shredded, peeled, chewed, dehydrated and then exposed to air. This is because the cell walls are broken and the cell contents are exposed to the oxygen.

So reducing the amount of oxidation by sucking the air out before blending could be the answer to keeping the nutrients in your food longer. Vacuum blenders could be just the solution we need.

Click here to see our BioChef Astro Vacuum Blender and other blender products. Our tools to encourage and support a healthier you. Vitality IS life.

Which juicer should I buy? This is by far our most asked question at Vitality 4 Life, and for good reason! With such an array of cold press juicers available in the market, it can be hard to know which type or brand is best for you. Your needs can depend upon dietary, health, usability and/or functionality requirements.

The first thing to do when looking for a juicer is to ask yourself a few simple questions:

Having clear buying objectives will allow you to select a machine that suits you best!

It may surprise you to learn that there are 5 different types of cold press juicers, and each are suited to different types of customers and their needs. Firstly, it is important to determine where you are on the "road to health" and more specifically, what you are looking for in a juicer...

Types of Cold Press Juicers

1. Single Gear Masticating Horizontal Juicer

2. Single Gear Vertical Juicer

3. Twin Gear Triturating Juicer

5. Manual Juicer

Which Juicer Should I Buy?

For the Novice or Beginner...

If you are new to juicing, you will most likely purchase and be happy with a single gear vertical juicer such as the the Biochef Juicers. There are many other makes and models of varying degrees of quality and performance. The BioChef Juicers are the best choices for a reliable result for your hard earned cash. A single gear vertical juicer is the fastest type of cold press juicer, and the latest model from the BioChef family is the BioChef Quantum Cold Press Juicer with a sleek design and handy handle.

A single gear horizontal juicer will also suit a beginner, as they are known for being very easy to put together, use and to clean. In our experience, a single gear horizontal juicer is the easiest type of cold press juicer to clean. A single gear horizontal juicer will also double as a "living food processor" so can be great for someone who would like a machine that is more versatile.

For the Health Enthusiast or Raw Foodist...

If you are reasonably well educated on the subject of cold press juicing, you will most likely buy and be happy with a single gear horizontal juicer such as the Oscar Neo DA 1000 or BioChef Axis. There are a few other makes and models which have been copied off the original Oscar juicers, but none offer as higher yield and as dry a pulp (less waste) as the Oscar juicers. The Oscar Juicers can juice a wide variety of fruits and vegetables such as wheatgrass and aloe vera, are the easiest to clean and can also perform a wide variety of food processing tasks.

If you are looking for a more specialised machine or are most interested in the nutritional aspect of a cold press juicer than a twin gear juicer is more likely to be your best choice. The juice produced will last for up to 72 hours and a range of attachments are included so you can adjust the juicer to extract juice more effectively from specialized fruits and vegetables.

For the Patient...

If have any serious or long-standing health complaints and see cold press juicing as a way of turning your health around, you would be most inclined to buy a twin gear juicer. The BioChef Gemini juicer is the best cold press juicer for opening the cellulose wall of the vegetables in such a way that the absolute maximum enzymes and nutrients available are extracted into the juice and there is a good yield and the driest pulp to boot.

Why Buy your Juicer from Vitality 4 Life?

With 25+ years experience in the business, we are here to help you make the best choice when trying to choose a juicer and our range of cold press juicers are regarded as the best in the world!

Did you find our 'Which Juicer is Best for You?' article helpful? If you're still not sure, or if you have any questions about our juicers we are happy to help! Don't hesitate to give us a call, email us or use our online-chat facilities.

BioChef Gemini Twin Gear Cold Press Juicer

✓ Produces a higher ratio of living enzymes than centrifugal, single gear and masticating juicers ✓ Twin gears incorporate magnetic and bio-ceramic technology ✓ Triturating technology which produces the driest pulp among all other types of juicers ✓ Produces the highest yield of fresh, pulp free juice ✓ Produces a 'living juice' that lasts longer ✓ Doubles as a food processor - a complete 'living food' kitchen! ✓ 20 year warranty on motor and 5 years on parts

BioChef Quantum Cold Press Juicer

✓ Newest model and sleek, modern design! ✓ 6.5cm x 3cm mouth ✓ Maximum rated power 400 watt induction motor ✓ Longer continuous juicing time ✓ Dishwasher safe parts for easy clean up ✓ Includes Fine, Extra Fine and Coarse strainers PLUS Sorbet Strainer ✓ Warranty: Lifetime on Motor & 5 years on Parts