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  • Quick Facts

    Walkolution GmbH founded in 2017 by Dr. Eric Söhngen and Frank Ackermann.

    Headquartered in Wiesebronn, Bavaria, South Germany.

    Walkolution is a global leader in the manufacturing of manual treadmill desks.

    Walkolution has it's own eco-certified high-tech production facility.

    All Walkolution treadmills are 100% produced in Germany.

  • Products and Markets

    Walkolution produces three different treadmill desk types.

    Walkolution treadmills are available with different desk and surface options.

    Walkolution products are internationally recognized and have been awarded with the iFDesign Award, the German Design Award and many other prizes.

    Walkolution products are sold in more than 55 countries.

    Customers use Walkolution products in corporate offices, home offices, co-working spaces, rehab centers, fitness facilities, schools and libraries.

  • Our story

    Founder and Senior Medical Doctor, Eric Soehngen, built the world's first treadmill desk prototype while a medical student in 2005. Eric found that he was averse to the long hours of sitting in the library after years of studying and began to research the effects of sitting for most of the day on the body. He found there was already global research done and confirmed his suspicions that prolonged sitting, over time, had devastating health impacts, similar those of smoking. The frustration of having no alternative drove him to create his own; thus the Walkolution treadmill desk was born. In 2016, Eric left his position as a senior medical doctor specializing in internal and emergency medicine at a large university hospital, and in 2017, he founded Walkolution.



  • Eric Soehngen, M.D., Ph.D. Founder and CEO Walkolution

    As a senior medical doctor in internal medicine, Walkolution founder Dr. Eric Soehngen has dealt intensively with the health consequences of chronic lack of movement.

    As a medical student, he built the first prototype of today's Walkolution treadmill and is considered the founder of the treadmill desk principle.

    In the interview, Dr. Soehngen can speak extensively on health and new work topics.

  • In his book "Death by Sitting: Why We Need A Movement Revolution," Walkolution founder Dr. Soehngen clearly explains the specific health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

    Request a press copy 
  • Product Photos

    In the zip-file (link) you will find approved images (also in 300dpi resolution). In addition, you are welcome to use the images from our homepage.

    Download zip-file 

Product overview

The Classic Edition of Walkolution is used by thousands of customers in more than 55 countries. Multi-award winning design. Handmade in Germany. The only noiseless treadmill on the market.

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Walkolution Feature

Walking. Standing. Resting. 3 Steps cycle empower your wellness and productivity.

See in action

Backrest

Flexible Desk

Mannual Treadmill

Ergonomic Backrest

The new standard of sitting. Resting even with your big muscle group still engaging.

Man using treadmill desk on balcony garden outside

Adjust with ease

No more awkward position with your setup. Whether you are walking or resting, the desk fits your position instead of you try to fit in to the station.

Noiseless Treadmill

No motor. No electricity. No noise. Sustainable wooden mannual treadmill to get your steps in while you work.