Christian bodybuilder reveals how fitness honors God: ‘Your body is a temple’

Christian bodybuilder reveals how fitness honors God: ‘Your body is a temple’

Physical fitness represents ‘spiritual stewardship’ of God's creation, says Hunter Sprague

Hunter Sprague, a Christian bodybuilder and father of three in Texas, spoke to Fox News Digital about his efforts to balance faith and fitness. (Fox News)

After spending time in Christian ministry, Hunter Sprague (pictured) tapped into his personal passion for exercise and strength-building to launch Monolith Movement, a coaching and mentorship platform that helps men balance faith and fitness. (Hunter Sprague/Instagram)

"For a lot of people, fitness equates to just weight loss, but if you're losing weight without building muscle, you're shooting yourself in the foot," the expert told Fox News Digital. (iStock)

Some have cautioned that putting too much focus on fitness could veer into "idol worship," which is when another pursuit surpasses devotion to God. (iStock)

"You'll see a massive difference between 2,000 or 4,000 steps and doubling that to 8,000 or 10,000," the expert said. "And if you can go up from there, the more the merrier." (iStock)

When it comes to supplements, Sprague said he keeps it "very, very simple." (iStock)