EN 957 Certified Safety Testing for Fitness Equipment
EN 957 series establishes safety requirements for stationary training equipment used in fitness facilities and homes. Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive testing for all types of fitness and exercise equipment.
What is EN 957?
EN 957 is a European standard series that specifies safety requirements and test methods for stationary training equipment. It covers general safety requirements (Part 1) and specific requirements for different equipment types (Parts 2-10).
Equipment Covered
- Treadmills (EN 957-6)
- Stationary exercise bicycles (EN 957-5)
- Fixed-wheel exercise bikes (EN 957-10)
- Elliptical trainers (EN 957-9)
- Steppers and stairclimbers (EN 957-8)
- Rowing machines (EN 957-7)
- Strength training equipment (EN 957-2)
- Upper body training equipment (EN 957-5)
Classification by Use
Usage Class
- Class S - Studio/professional use (highest requirements)
- Class H - Home use (standard requirements)
Accuracy Class
- Class A - High accuracy (professional measurement)
- Class B - Medium accuracy
- Class C - Basic accuracy
Key Safety Requirements
- Structural integrity and strength
- Stability under use conditions
- Entrapment and pinch point prevention
- Moving part guarding
- Emergency stop functionality
- Electrical safety (IEC 60335-1)
- Maximum speed limits (treadmills)
- Handrail requirements
- User weight capacity verification
Tests Performed
- Static and dynamic load testing
- Stability tests (with and without user)
- Endurance testing
- Emergency stop verification
- Entrapment probe tests
- Electrical safety tests
- Speed accuracy verification
- Brake performance testing
- Durability cycling tests
EN 957 Series Standards
General
- EN 957-1 - General safety requirements
Cardio Equipment
- EN 957-6 - Treadmills
- EN 957-8 - Steppers and stairclimbers
- EN 957-9 - Elliptical trainers
Cycling Equipment
- EN 957-5 - Exercise bicycles and upper body
- EN 957-10 - Fixed wheel/no freewheel bicycles
Other Equipment
- EN 957-2 - Strength training equipment
- EN 957-7 - Rowing machines
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