- So who is the Active Nazirite?
Well, me for one. My name is Ben. Why the name? Well I'm here about fitness for one, thus the "active." The "Nazirite" is in relation to the Christian side of what I am doing here. A nazirite was one who either devoted themselves, or were devoted by others (think parents) in service to the Lord. I am definitely devoted to serving Christ, and this site is in part, an extension of that service. Thus we find ourselves at the name Active Nazirite.
- Is this going to be all about health and fitness?
The word "all" is a big word, but no, not in its entirety. Though I believe that physical health and fitness are a very important part of our lives, it is not the most important. Unfortunately, most health and fitness magazines, websites, blogs, etc, really push the idea that your physical image, fitness and health should be sought with a rather zealous fervor. Over time I hope to cover a lot of these issues that maybe cause problems in our walk with God and help both you and me to find where this can all fit healthily in our faith.
- So its a Christian website and blog?
Again, I don't like branding. My faith in Christ comes first and foremost, before all things. So I hope to convey that importance as we all move on from here. Now thats not to say there won't be posts, videos, etc dealing with food tips, exercise ideas, and other such things. I'm just letting you know up front, this is going to have a strong focus on Christ and how to apply our faith to fitness and health, without letting the latter become an idol. Let's be honest, we've all been there, we seek a little too much body worship (FYI, I'm writing this as the Rio Olympics are midway through, so there's lots of that going around).
- What can I expect to find here, in terms of health and fitness?
On the health side of things, we'll cover some of the basics such as diet and even lifestyle choices we make and how they can help or hurt our health. In terms of fitness, I'll be covering a broader spectrum of exercise. I believe that in all things, health and fitness, its moderation is very important, to much of any one thing can end up causing problems. With that said, I myself am currently working towards adding some muscle mass, so personally, I am focusing a bit more on straight up strength training. I'll be up front in that I currently have no certifications (such as ACE), but I will always be sure to defer to those who have degrees, certifications, or just flat out have more experience in areas that I feel that I am lacking.
I hope that answers some of the basic questions about what I'm aiming for. I look forward to this journey and I hope that you are too. I will always be in prayer and seeking God's wisdom, guidance, and insight as to where He wants me going with The Active Nazirite and how He wants it done.
- What can I expect to find here, in terms of health and fitness?
On the health side of things, we'll cover some of the basics such as diet and even lifestyle choices we make and how they can help or hurt our health. In terms of fitness, I'll be covering a broader spectrum of exercise. I believe that in all things, health and fitness, its moderation is very important, to much of any one thing can end up causing problems. With that said, I myself am currently working towards adding some muscle mass, so personally, I am focusing a bit more on straight up strength training. I'll be up front in that I currently have no certifications (such as ACE), but I will always be sure to defer to those who have degrees, certifications, or just flat out have more experience in areas that I feel that I am lacking.
I hope that answers some of the basic questions about what I'm aiming for. I look forward to this journey and I hope that you are too. I will always be in prayer and seeking God's wisdom, guidance, and insight as to where He wants me going with The Active Nazirite and how He wants it done.
