What is ISO 20957‑7 about?
Fitness enthusiasts who prefer indoor workouts use rowing machines for a low-impact total body workout. ISO 20957‑7 is the seventh part of a multi-series on stationary training equipment. ISO 20957‑7 specifies safety requirements for stationary rowing equipment and is intended to be read in conjunction with general safety requirements.
Note: ISO 20957‑7 applicable to rowing type stationary training equipment, hereinafter referred to as rowing equipment, within the classes H, S and I and classes A, B and C regarding accuracy.
Who is ISO 20957‑7 for?
ISO 20957‑7 on stationary rowing equipment is useful for:
- Sports equipment and component manufacturers
- Gym managers
- Sports clubs
Why should you use ISO 20957‑7?
Stationary training equipment has some inherent risks.  Some indoor training equipment is typically large and has moving parts. Focusing on the safety of gym equipment such as rowing equipment mitigates risks for the user. The equipment needs to be stable in any direction and loading condition in training, folding and storage positions.
ISO 20957‑7 provides safety requirements and test methods for rowing equipment to ensure safety measures so that users can reap the benefits of exercise without risking life and limb.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 20957‑7:2021 supersedes EN 957‑7:1998, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 20957‑7:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 957‑7:1998. These include:
- The formulation has been aligned
- Explanations have been added
- Requirements on display/power accuracy testing have been added
- Clause 7 (test report) has been added
