ASTM F2810-15(2020)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Elliptical Trainers
Standard Specification for Elliptical Trainers
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of elliptical training equipment for use in an indoor environment or setting. It specifies fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 or older and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2811. The goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for elliptical training equipment so that the possibility of injury can be minimized when these products are used in accordance with the operational instructions. Equipment types covered by this specification are elliptical trainer with fixed handlebars (Type 1), elliptical trainer with moveable handlebars (Type 2), and elliptical trainer with moveable and fixed handlebars (Type 3). Design and construction requirements are for foot support (foot support loading), handlebars (handlebar loading), endurance, and adjustable guide systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of elliptical training equipment as defined in 3.1 for use in an indoor environment or setting.
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 or older.
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2811. All specifications in this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where applicable.
1.4 This specification2 established additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2810 −15 (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Elliptical Trainers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2810; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for elliptical
training equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the
operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness facility, or both, prior
to using this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from
using this equipment properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
and manufacture of elliptical training equipment as defined in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1 for use in an indoor environment or setting.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
for use only by an individual age 13 or older.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fication F2276 and Test Methods F2811. All specifications in
2. Referenced Documents
this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where
applicable.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.4 This specification established additional requirements
cility Safety Signage and Labels
not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user
F2811 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
Characteristics of Elliptical Trainers
ments.
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
tations and Impairments
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions—The terms listed below are unique to this
specification. For terms not defined below, refer to Specifica-
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports tions F2276 and F3021.
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.1 adjustable guide system, n—components that allow
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
the user to vary the angle or position of a guide surface.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2810 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/F2810-15R20.
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F2810 − 15 (2020)
3.1.2 control panel, n—equipment/user interface device for
controlling the operation of, or displaying information about
the operational state of the equipment.
3.1.3 elliptical trainer, n—training equipment that can pro-
duce a continuous, predominately elliptical motion path. Ellip-
ticaltrainingfunctionsasacontinuousnon-circularclosedloop
cycle.
3.1.4 fixed handlebar, n—handlebars that are stationary.
3.1.5 foot support, n—a device designed to support the foot
while the user is correctly performing the exercise as intended
by the manufacturer, or while the user mounts or dismounts the
equipment. Illustrated in Fig. 1.
3.1.6 handlebar, n—the means that are provided to a user to
enhance balance and stability. Handlebars shall be defined by
the manufacturer as the intended grippable zone.
3.1.7 movable handlebar, n—the moving means that are
provided for a user to engage the upper body during the
exercise.
4. Equipment Types
FIG. 2 An Example of a Type 1 Elliptical Trainer with Fixed
Handlebars
4.1 Elliptical Trainer with Fixed Handlebars (Type 1)—
Handlebars are in a fixed position and are not intended to
provide guided or un-guided motion of the user’s upper body,
a guard with at least 30 mm (1.2 in.) in height along the entire
as shown in Fig. 2.
front and 30 mm (1.2 in.) tall along 80 % of the length along
4.2 Elliptical Trainer with Moveable Handlebars (Type
the inside edge of the foot support. If there are pinch or shear
2)—Handlebars are configured to provide for guided or un-
points then an additional 30 mm (1.2 in.) tall guard shall be
guided motion of the user’s upper body, as shown in Fig. 3.
added to the outside of the foot support.
4.3 Elliptical Trainer with Moveable and Fixed Handlebars 5.1.1 Foot Support Loading—The loading requirements of
(Type 3)—Exercise equipment that contains both fixed and Specification F2276 shall be applicable.
moveable handlebars as described in 4.1 and 4.2, as shown in
5.2 Handlebars—Equipment shall be equipped with at least
Fig. 4.
one handlebar.
4.4 Seated Elliptical Trainer (Type 4)—Exercise equipment 5.2.1 The ends of movable handlebars shall be designed to
that allows exercise from the seated position, as shown in Fig. avoid eye socket penetration. Acceptable provisions may
5. include, but are not limited to, a 50 mm (1.97 in.) diameter end
portion of the handlebar grip; bending of the handlebar to
5. Design and Construction Requirements
achieve an end portion greater than 50 mm (1.97 in.) in
NOTE 1—In addition to the requirements of Specification F2276, the
diameter, angling of the end portion of the movable handlebar
following requirements are applicable.
away from the user so that the end portion remains angled
5.1 Foot Support—Equipment shall be equipped with ad-
forward of a vertical reference plane through the user through-
equate foot support and constructed to reduce foot slippage.
out the handle’s entire range of travel.
The foot supports shall have a slip resistant surface of at least
5.2.2 Handlebar Loading—Handlebars shall endure a static
300 mm long by 100 mm wide (11.8 by 3.9 in.) as well as have
load of 1.0 times the maximum specified user weight or 100 kg
(220 lb), whichever is greater, applied in the vertical direction
without breakage. Handlebars shall endure a
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