ASTM F2810-15

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2015
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2810 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
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 and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
and manufacture of elliptical training equipment as defined in
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 for use in an indoor environment or setting.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
for use only by an individual age 13 or older.
cility Safety Signage and Labels
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
F2811 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
fication F2276 and Test Methods F2811. All specifications in
Characteristics of Elliptical Trainers
this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
applicable.
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
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1.4 This specification established additional requirements
tations and Impairments
not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design
of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user 3. Terminology
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
3.1 Definitions—The terms listed below are unique to this
ments.
specification. For terms not defined below, refer to Specifica-
tions F2276 and F3021.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.1 adjustable guide system, n—components that allow
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
the user to vary the angle or position of a guide surface.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 control panel, n—equipment/user interface device for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
controlling the operation of, or displaying information about
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the operational state of the equipment.
3.1.3 elliptical trainer, n—training equipment that can pro-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
duce a continuous, predominately elliptical motion path. Ellip-
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
ticaltrainingfunctionsasacontinuousnon-circularclosedloop
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published February 2016. Originally
cycle.
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2810 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/F2810-15.
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Research under the US Department of Education grant #H133E070029 and Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
H133E120005. the ASTM website.
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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
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Designation: F2810 − 10 F2810 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
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
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 F2811F2811. All specifications in
this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where applicable.
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1.4 This specification 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2571F2811 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness EquipmentElliptical Trainers
F2811F3021 Test Methods Specification for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Elliptical TrainersUniversal
Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2015. Published June 2010February 2016. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
F2810 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2810-10.10.1520/F2810-15.
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
under the US Department of Education grant #H133E070029 and H133E120005.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—The terms listed below are unique to this specification. For terms not defined below, refer to Specification-
Specifications F2276 and F3021.
3.1.1 adjustable guide system, n—components that allow the user to vary the angle or position of a guide surface.
3.1.2 control panel, n—equipment/user interface device for controlling the operation of, or displaying information about the
operational state of
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