How Music Wields an Effect on Physical Training

Have you ever found yourself rapidly losing the endurance during your workouts as an athlete? Have you ever come to the point where you are searching for more motivation to keep going? We’ve all been there and done that you could say. Ever wondered how you can reach and manifest your Inner Hercules? What athlete wouldn’t climb the tallest mountain or dive to the bottom of the deepest ocean to retrieve this source? But what is it? What does it look like? Is it big? Is it small? Is it some immortal form of superhuman strength created in the confines of an ancient world? No…plainly put its music… I know right? Music, how so? In the heat of the moment within the confines of competition, where very often athletes are almost equally matched in ability and talent, music has the tested power to enhance performance (Karageorghis & Terry, 1997).  According to scientific research there are five keys in which music has been able to influence competitive performance: arousal regulation, synchronization, acquisition of motor skills, dissociation, and attainment of flow.

Since music is good for exercising, how do you choose the type of music for specific activities? Well every athlete who is searching to incorporate music in their training activities should consider what environment they will have to participate in. What type of exercise or activity are they going to undergo? How will the activity affect them physically and especially emotionally? Some activities go extremely hand-in-hand with music integration, those that are really repetitive in nature tend to give the best results; weight training, warm-ups, stretching, circuit training etc. In any case the athlete should at best make a playlist of songs that have a tempo and rhythm that match the activity embarked upon.

According to the Sunday Times newspaper in London, England, when it comes to exercise and physical training, activity researchers state that music really does help enable the athlete to connect with the power of sound. It has long been suspected by athletes that music does boost their athletic performance. Results from Brunal University in West London show that performances can be boosted by running or executing exercises to your favourite beats. Although many of us have a wide variety of music that we really enjoy, one has to be selective in their choosing. Tracks that are chosen should be of different tempos that correspond to low, medium and high intensities for best results.

Now it is important to always remember that you are not restricted to listen to what everybody else suggests. Choose what you like best! Choose what motivates you, what keeps you going and boosts you to perform to your utmost. But it is paramount that you keep it clean and godly. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and we are stewards of this physical body. So go out there and show that you can do the best with what God has given you.

David Krstevski

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Manhood || Spoken Word

I wanna be a man. But let me first tell you the real reason why I’m disgusted.

It looks like manhood will be our topic of discussion. What does it mean to be a man? Is it about being a leader of your own clan? Or bouncing up the street with windows rolled down your van?

What is manhood? Is it doing certain things that the media says you should? Or does being a man, mean more than just chasing down girls, giving them a twirl and then throwing them away once you’re done with them?

What is a true masculinity? Where can we find a man’s true ability? Seemingly, the virility of the subject can only be found in history books and music hooks. Do the terms honor and character still exist? This is what we’re looking into; this is what real men have to come to terms to.

What has replaced manhood is a shame, but really we as men, are the only ones to blame. It all comes down to you, it all comes down to me, and if you really wanna make a change, if you really want to make an adjustment to the name of the game, you have to put this topic above all fame.

In the 21^st century this topic is constantly being refuted, in the 21^st century this topic is constantly being polluted. Now I wanna question this logic. I wanna pop off the seal. I wanna question something that we believe is already a done deal.

Now in this context, masculinity is constantly being degraded while the idea of a jerk is always being paraded. Being a man is not about being hard or soft or rough, it’s about the ability to overcome your selfishness and being able to love. Let’s take the good book, let’s give it a good look. Now, you’ll see what I mean, what does it say? It says love is kind, and patient. It says love is never jealous boastful, proud or rude. It says love isn’t selfish or quick-tempered and certainly does not keep a record of wrongs that others do. It states that love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.

Now ladies out there listen to me, I hope from this you’ll get an epiphany. Would you rather be just some bad boys disguise? Or would you rather be a real man’s prize? Now if you chose the first rather than the latter you won’t find what you’re looking for. He’ll just ditch you and move on to the next 1, 2, maybe even 4. The reason why I’m saying this, the reason why I’m coming out is because 50 percent of you know that what I’m saying is really what it’s all about.

Now you may wanna indict me, and you may wanna come up to me and say hey man this is the 21^st century bro, get real, you’re living in a dream. But let me tell you how I’m not. Let me ask politely even if you’re against me won’t you admit that what I’m saying is somewhat true, just slightly?

If you’re a man and if you’ve said that this is not true you’re selfish and don’t deserve a woman. You think you’re a man just because of your age? Being a man has nothing to do with your age. You might as well just be a boy till the day you lay in your grave. I’m calling you out. Let the process begin. It’s time to separate the boys from the men. Which one are you? I wanna be a man.

By: David Jonathan Krstevski

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Success is a Process

Do you want to find success? I know I do. Wouldn’t you want to be the leader of something successful that impacts the lives of countless people in a positive way? This is what God greatly desires for you. Something I would like to stress is that development, growth and successful achievement is a process. Successful people often hear the phrase, “You became successful overnight!” Usually they respond, “It must have been a very long night.”

One of the most important things to have if you want to be successful is a goal. What is a goal? A goal is defined as an objective or desired result where a person not only plans but also commits to achieve an end-point in some sort of assumed development. Assumed development represents a process, and many people who endeavor to reach goals intend to do so in a finite time by setting deadlines for achievement.

A question everyone must ask is “What do I want to strive for?” We have to learn what is important and balance our priorities in life. Then we have to plan our lives in a way that will allow us to achieve our goals. If you want success you need to do what it takes everyday to bring yourself one step closer to your goal. How do you think Keith Urban became a successful country singer? He certainly did not pop out overnight. Justin Bieber is not a one-hit wonder either. He spent many years posting videos on YouTube and training his voice to come to where he is today. Now what do these singers have in common? They all had a passion to succeed. In Proverbs 13:4 we read that “Lazy people want much but get little, but those that work hard truly prosper” (NLT).

A successful happy relationship doesn’t happen overnight either. When two people get married, they quite often realize that they are very different from one another. They may come from different social backgrounds even if they lived down the block from each other. This is because they grew up with different families and traditions. You have to put into the relationship and learn how your spouse or partner understands love and show that in a way that they will accept and recognize it.

If you don’t have a clear and concise goal you will never attain any level of success. Every single person has the ability to be successful. In Deuteronomy 8:18 we read, “Remember the LORD your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath” (NLT). Once you have determined what your goal is make sure it lines up with God’s word and work towards that goal everyday. Your outstanding efforts will eventually bring you to your prized goal. Remember not to give up faith. Success is a process. Put Gods Word in your heart, in your mouth, give it feet and hands and walk in it and God will produce results for a good and long life for you.

Know you’re next Step NOW

Have you ever been faced with a huge decision that if the wrong path was taken you would have insurmountable consequences heaped upon you? Have you ever been lost and in need of guidance for a crucial decision? Have you been looking for the NEXT STEP to your life whether you are in High School, college, or even married? Well it’s time to stop worrying because in 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 we read that Paul stated “Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God’s servants to do all kinds of good deeds”.

The Bible is God’s word to us here on earth, he lays out his commission for us, and there are many very practical instructions that as children of God we should follow. The Bible talks about our relationships, how we should owe no man anything but to love one another (Romans 3:18). He teaches us how are attitude should be towards our boss, our parents. A lot of what God has for us is plainly revealed in his word. The Bible is full of general but very key principles, but it does not always have specific instructions, exactly who we should marry, or what school should we go to.

We face specific decisions everyday but as long as we are putting forth a conscious effort to apply his principles in our lives and do what he says we can always assertively expect him to help guide us in a delicate decision. In Proverbs 3:5, 6 we are told how this will be assured “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths” (NIV). His promise is clearly that he will guide us if we acknowledge him and lean on him in every area of our lives, it’s that simple.

But God does expect us to use our intelligence. In 1 Chronicles 12:32 we read that the men of Issachar “knew the times” that they lived in and therefore were successful.  We need to apply practical knowledge in the situations that we face. Yes God will protect you and guide you but if you put on a t-shirt in the middle of the winter it’s hard to say that you won’t get a cold. God says in Psalms 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you”. But then he goes on to say in verse 9 “Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle”.   

If we abide in God he will abide in use and God will give us wisdom to know right from wrong, as well as certain paths to take in our lives. His guidance will come, it always does, but it might require, hard work, doing your research, or looking for advice on a topic and weighing the pros and cons. But how are you to hear God if you do not abide in him? Can you hear your parents calling to you or giving you instructions if you are not near them? It’s the same way with God, we need to keep digging into his word daily for instruction and guidance, the BIBLE is his word for us on earth, it is the way we can hear from him and see his promises come to manifestation in our lives.

David Krstevski

If you think you’re a LOSER you’ll do LOSER THINGS…

Success…People define success by different means and measurements according to their dreams and aspirations in life. Everyone wants to succeed and there are many obstacles that get in ones way and end up delaying the individual for a while. But there is one obstacle that will utterly defeat all of us if we do not keep it in check. This obstacle is called “self.” You are your success and failure, it is you who determines your personal outcome.

I had a professor once tell me you know what “If you think you’re a loser, you’ll end up doing loser things”. This is powerful because the ultimate key to success is ones thoughts. You are the only one who can choose what kinds of thoughts fill up your mind, so make sure they are filled with positive thoughts 24/7. 

An athlete competing in a sport needs to believe in his/her self if they are going to do well, in the same way a small business owner needs to believe in themselves that they are going to do well and make something big out of the little seed that they have just started to nourish. If you’re reading this right now you know where I am going with these statements. Everyone needs to have a PMA and that is an acronym for a “Positive Mental Attitude.” Napoleon Hill once stated that “A positive mental attitude is the fixed purpose to make every experience, whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, yield some form of benefit which will help us to balance our lives with all the things which lead to peace of mind.“ 

Staying focused on your goals and looking for the best in any situation will help you to maintain this positive mental attitude. This is extremely important because a mental attitude is a two-way door on ones path in life which can be turned one way into success and can also be pushed into the other direction of failure. The unfortunate thing is that the majority of people decide to swing their door wide open into the wrong direction.