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Dr. Eric Soehngen, Founder and CEO of Walkolution

Dr. Eric Soehngen is the co-founder and CEO of Walkolution, a German company that manufactures the world's first walking treadmill for offices.12 He is a medical doctor with a PhD who has dedicated himself to promoting the benefits of movement and combating the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.45

Background and Motivation

• Dr. Soehngen is a senior medical doctor who specializes in internal and preventive medicine.14
• He became an entrepreneur out of necessity after learning about the health risks of prolonged sitting, which people do for an average of 11 hours per day.1
• His mission is to create office furniture that allows people to walk while they work, as the human body is designed for gentle motion.14

Walkolution's Success

• Alongside his co-founder Frank Ackermann, Dr. Soehngen established Walkolution and turned their innovation into reality using German engineering excellence.2
• The company has firmly positioned itself as the premier global manufacturer of manual treadmill desks.3
• Walkolution is building the office of the future by enabling employees to move while they work, which has cognitive benefits for the brain.47

Dr. Eric Soehngen, also known as @DrEricSoehngen on Twitter5, is the author of the book "Death by Sitting. Why We Need A Movement Revolution."56 He is driven by the goal of revolutionizing the way people work and promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle.