If you want to move better, feel stronger, and gain new skills — you’re in the right place.
I’m Marco Meyer, the person behind Healthy Badger.
This is where I share everything I’ve learned about improving the body through movement.
You’ll find guides on things like:
- how to learn new skills (like a handstand, handstand push-up, or ring muscle-up)
- how to increase your strength and mobility
- how to manage pain
This blog is the English version of my German blog, KraftImpuls.com (yes, I’m German), where I’ve been sharing my experience with thousands of readers since 2015.
Over 100,000 people have read my material to improve how they move and feel — so they can do the activities that are important to them.
That might mean improving your posture, eliminating back pain, gaining mobility, or building a body that still moves well when you’re 90.
Healthy Badger is about improving your body with new skills — one movement at a time.
I take a different approach than most “experts” out there
I don’t think a six-pack means being fit or healthy. It just means low body fat. Nice to have, nothing more.
To me, being fit means having a body that enables you to do the things you want to do. That might be a hobby, a sport, or playing with your kids on the playground.
Most fitness experts get really good at basic movements like the bench press — but never move beyond that. A bench press is fine. But once you’re strong at it, it’s time to move on. Don’t get stuck. Life has more to offer.
I know you have a lot of choices in who you read, so I know I have to earn your trust with every post I make. If you’re curious, here’s a little bit about me.
My background is martial arts. I have been doing it for over 20 years (mainly Judo, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). I currently practice BJJ under Tahi Burns at PKG in Los Angeles and I was a student of Ido Portal‘s online educational material.
Over the years I’ve also run track and field, played football and soccer, and still skateboard every now and then. I just love any activity that challenges me to move better.
But there’s one decision I regret:
I started weightlifting … unfortunately
I thought I was weak because I wasn’t as big as my friends. So I started weightlifting — and it was a mistake.
Don’t get me wrong. Weightlifting is good. But when you’re 18 and all you care about is a big chest and arms? Not so much.
I focused on bench pressing and bicep curls. It didn’t take long before my shoulders and lower back started giving me problems. I tried adjusting my workout, but I had no clue what I was doing. Things only got worse.
I went to seven doctors. They all said the same thing: “Lumbago.” Painkillers, physical therapy, rest. That was it. It took me years to get rid of the pain (but that’s another story).
It was during this frustrating time that I decided to truly understand how the human body works.
From pain to performance
The first book I read was by Mark Verstegen, the guy who helped Germany place third in the 2006 World Cup. I bought his book “Core Performance” and started training inside the hospital.
I wanted to be better. I just didn’t know what “better” meant yet. I played American Football, Judo, and Wrestling. I wanted to get better at those. I also wanted to improve at skateboarding and learn gymnastic skills like the handstand. At the same time, I wanted to stop getting injured all the time.
My bookshelf started growing. My focus shifted from “looking good” to “moving well.” I realized that movement wins games — not aesthetics. The looks come as a result, not the goal.
Most people do it backwards. They build muscles and assume they’re athletes. Or worse, they think they’re fighters because they look like ones. You know the movie version: big arms, six-pack, tattoos. But that’s just appearance.
This blog is not about appearance. It’s not about quick weight loss or six-packs. It’s about movement.
Depending on your situation, movement might mean working on strength, mobility, awareness, coordination, or even fear. That’s what I write about.
Sharing what I learn
Since 2015, I’ve been sharing what I learn on my German website KraftImpuls.com. I also switched careers and became a personal trainer at Equinox, where I continually test, refine, and improve my methods.
My articles have been shared thousands of times, and I’ve contributed guest posts to major German platforms like huffingtonpost.de, marathonfitness.de, and markuscerenak.com.
Start with the Budo-Routine
Over 100 people a day currently do my Budo Routine to improve their mobility, stability, and body control.
I use this full-body routine with nearly all of my clients. For some it’s a warm-up. For others, it’s a short standalone workout.
You can use it as:
- a morning routine to get your day started
- a warm-up before training
- a cooldown after strength training
- a quick workout while traveling
The Budo Routine includes 6 movement patterns you can complete in under 5 minutes.
You’ll get 7 videos: one for the full routine, plus one for each movement. Do it daily for 30 days and see what it does for your body.
Fill out the form below to get started: