This document specifies the minimum requirements for the provision of physical exercise by fitness clubs.
This includes the operational, managerial, and supervision requirements in the delivery of both within and any externally related services offered by fitness clubs, together with the selection and positioning of exercise equipment, the essential skills required by fitness trainers, and any associated environmental and procedural requirements for safe physical exercising to take place.
This document is applicable to all publicly accessible fitness clubs where exercising in groups or individually takes place and is irrespective of the size of the club. It is intended to provide a healthy, safe and secure environment for its users, including through the use of digital technologies.
This document is applicable to fitness clubs publicly available and open to user subscription or pay-as-you-go services. This document does not cover clubs that are exclusively secondary businesses and offered in addition or as a complement to their primary service.
NOTE In the event that the fitness club is expected to be accessible to people with special needs (e.g. people with a disability and/or impairments, minors, etc.), attention is drawn to any relevant national guidelines.
EN 17229:2025