Hearing aids shouldn’t be a hinderance to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to stop engaging in the things you love just because you have a hearing issue. Generally, it’s alright to wear hearing aids while exercising or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.
Just be certain you are educated about the correct upkeep and care for your hearing aid. By ensuring you take necessary steps to reduce moisture, prevent injury, and maintain a regular post-exercise regimen, you can take part in various physical activities without any issues.
Safeguard your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to secure them and keep them dry. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.
Prevent Damage from Moisture: Think about getting a protective cover or utilizing a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Assure Proper Fit: This is essential as your body is continuously moving while you exercise. Hearing aids need to fit snugly to prevent movement while you work out.
Keep Them Dry and Clean After Exercising: Just as you would perform a cooldown after your workout, your hearing aids need a similar regimen for correct upkeep. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and finally, make sure to store it appropriately. Stay away from exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Exercise
You can wear your hearing aids during a variety of physical activities like working out at the gym, running outside, playing softball, or engaging in other exercise routines. Along with being able to use them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to enhance your overall experience and contribute to your safety.
- Lots of sports require communication between teammates. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can become a potential injury scenario without talking to each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to avoid accidents.
- Sometimes background noise can be a problem when using hearing aids. In a raucous gym setting, you will need to hear instructions clearly. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to reduce background noise.
- Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by faster.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or lift weights.
Using your hearing aids while running or walking can help you remain alert to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Get in touch with us if you have additional questions about wearing your hearing aids while
working out and perspiring.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
