Co-founder

Rico van den Brink

Rico van den Brink is co-founder of WalkingPad.nl and writes about smart ways to move more at home. Expect practical tips, product insights, and innovations for a more active lifestyle.

More about Rico

"Don't forget to do what you enjoy"

"Moving every day does wonders for your health"

"Always keep smiling"

"Don't forget to do what you enjoy"

"Moving every day does wonders for your health"

"Always keep smiling"

"Don't forget to do what you enjoy"

"Moving every day does wonders for your health"

"Always keep smiling"

Co-founder

More about Rico van den Brink

Rico is always looking for ways to make life just a little more active and easier. From that drive, he founded WalkingPad.nl. In his articles, he shares experiences, insights, and practical tips that help you move more, without hassle

Role

Co-founder

Experience

9 years of experience in e-commerce

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QUOTES FROM RICO

"Moving every day does wonders for your health"

"Don't forget to do what you enjoy"

"Always keep smiling"

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Treadmills

WalkingPad vs Dreaver: which treadmills are the best?

We regularly receive the question of how our treadmills compare to those of other brands, such as Dreaver. An understandable...

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Treadmills

WalkingPad vs Moovv: which treadmills are the best?

The question comes up more and more often: how do WalkingPad treadmills compare to those of Moovv? Logical, because anyone...

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Treadmills

Treadmill or exercise bike

Are you doubting between a treadmill and an exercise bike as fitness equipment for home? Then you're in the right...

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Treadmills

Which treadmill is right for me?

When you're looking for a new treadmill, you'll quickly discover there's a huge selection. There are compact walking treadmills, foldable...

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Treadmills

Best Treadmill for Under Your Desk (2026)

Looking for the best under-desk treadmill? At WalkingPad, we offer a variety of under-desk treadmills that vary in size, stability,...

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Treadmills

Pay for your treadmill in installments

Do you want to get fitter, but would you prefer to spread the costs of a new treadmill over multiple...

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Treadmills

Cross trainer or treadmill: which is better?

Are you torn between a cross trainer and a treadmill? You're not alone. Both devices are popular for home use...

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Other stars of WalkingPad

Meet the people who keep WalkingPad moving forward.

Berend van den Brink

Co-founder

Ruben van de Streek

Head of marketing

Jarrick van de Kieft

Warehouse employee

Jelte Kieft

Warehouse employee

Sem van Dijk

Marketing employee

Martan Ceelen

Head of customer service

Pim van Lunsen

Marketing employee

Mees Snijders

Service employee

Tim Besselsen

Graphic designer

Willianne van den Ham

Brand manager

Berend van den Brink

Co-founder

Ruben van de Streek

Head of marketing

Jarrick van de Kieft

Warehouse employee

Jelte Kieft

Warehouse employee

Sem van Dijk

Marketing employee

Martan Ceelen

Head of customer service

Pim van Lunsen

Marketing employee

Mees Snijders

Service employee

Tim Besselsen

Graphic designer

Willianne van den Ham

Brand manager

"My order arrived as promised the next day. I was really happy about the clear and easy ordering process. And also needed to contact the client services which replied within a day. I've ordered the ..."

Leyla Lilou

"Great service, fast delivery and a brilliant product. I am very happy with my walking pad. It easily folds and fits under my couch so it will go out of sight and out of mind. I enjoy watching Netfl..."

Brian Fitzpatrick

"I like it. It is working well and in general 4,8/5. There are some points tho: 1. Foldable means that SOMETIMES when you need to fold a walkinpad, you ae able to do that, but do not expect it to be..."

Deni Dosh

"Such a seamless process. Really surprised by the delivery speed, it arrived much quicker than expected! Started using it as soon as it arrived, it already a huge part of my workouts. No interaction..."

Oluwadamilare Olusakin

"Very good Product. Neatly packed and delivered. Delivered very late 4 weeks later because of BPost strike in Belgium."

Raghu Nainar

"very good product!!"

Alberto Doce Capeans

"I am very satisfied with the products. We now have both a treadmill and a walker for under the desk. It is ideal that they are so compact to store. Highly recommended for getting exercise at a desk..."

Simone Versteijnen

"This morning I've been 'walking to work'. It sounds un-Dutch, but the KingSmith WalkingPad Z1 is of genuine Dutch manufacture. It looks sleek, is easy to use, and suddenly turns an ordinary workday..."

Brian Florea

"The purchase went very smoothly! Delivery was in a sturdy box. The device itself is exactly what I was looking for."

John Peeters

"I am satisfied with my WalkingPad. The purchase went perfectly. WalkingPad is great.......the delivery was handled correctly. The communication is great....."

Willy Volont