General Information | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011 | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| General Information | GENERAL INFORMATION Basis of Consolidation and Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Nautilus, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Nautilus” or the “Company”), all of which are wholly owned. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited. Nautilus has condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Management believes the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (the “ 2010 Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Further information regarding significant estimates can be found in the Company's 2010 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The Company's revenues typically vary seasonally and this seasonality can have a significant effect on operating results, inventory levels and working capital needs. Unless indicated otherwise, all information regarding the Company's operating results pertains to its continuing operations. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2011-05"), which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. For public entities, ASU 2011-05 amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Since the requirements of ASU 2011-05 relate only to presentation, its adoption will not have any effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment ("ASU 2011-08"), which gives companies the option of performing a qualitative assessment that may allow them to avoid performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test required under Accounting Standards Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2011-08 on its financial statements. |

