Overview
EN ISO 20957-9:2016/A1:2019 is the CEN-endorsed amendment to ISO 20957-9 addressing stationary training equipment - Part 9: elliptical trainers. It updates the original 2016 text with additional, clarifying safety requirements and test method changes for elliptical trainers used in indoor sports and fitness environments. The amendment was prepared by ISO/TC 83 in collaboration with CEN/TC 136 and adopted for use across CEN member countries.
Key topics and requirements
This amendment focuses on additional specific safety requirements and test methods for elliptical trainers. Key technical points include:
- Clarification of test procedures for protective and entrapment zones using a test foot probe.
- A specific change to clause 6.2: the test foot probe must be positioned below a height of 600 mm measured from the floor, ensuring at least three probe contact points (points A) rest on the floor and/or equipment.
- Formalization of test set-up and measurement rules to improve repeatability of safety tests and conformity assessment.
Note: the amendment text endorses the ISO 20957-9:2016 content without modifying the original standard beyond the listed amendment(s).
Applications and who uses this standard
EN ISO 20957-9:2016/A1:2019 is intended for stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, testing, supply and procurement of elliptical trainers:
- Manufacturers and product designers - to ensure equipment meets recognized safety and test-method expectations.
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessors - to apply the specified test setup (including the updated foot-probe requirement) when verifying compliance.
- Certification bodies and regulatory authorities - for harmonized evaluation criteria across Europe.
- Gym operators and procurement teams - to reference in specifications and purchase decisions that prioritize user safety.
- Standards professionals and consultants - for guidance on harmonized European adoption and implementation.
Related standards
- ISO 20957 series - other parts of the stationary training equipment family covering different equipment types and general safety principles.
- Documents prepared by ISO/TC 83 and CEN/TC 136 relevant to indoor sports equipment safety.
EN ISO 20957-9:2016/A1:2019 supports consistent, repeatable safety testing of elliptical trainers and aids manufacturers and test houses in implementing harmonized test methods (e.g., the updated test foot probe placement) to reduce risk and improve product conformity across markets.
