Hearing aids shouldn’t adversely affect your life or the way you live. Hearing problems shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying your favorite activities. In general, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while working out or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.
You just need to make sure you have the necessary information about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. Provided you take proper preventative measures to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout plan, you should be able to enjoy all kinds of exercise and play.
Protect your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to secure them and keep them dry. This will provide added protection and decrease the risk of accidents or damage.
Prevent Damage from Dampness: Think about investing in a protective cover or making use of a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical because your body is in motion all throughout your workout. Hearing aids should fit securely to avoid movement while you exercise.
Keep Them Dry and Clean After Exercising: Just like you would do a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids need a similar routine for proper upkeep. Clean the device with a mild cloth to remove sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and lastly, make sure to store it correctly. No water or other cleaners should be utilized, and you should keep them out of heat or sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Exercise
Not only are you able to wear your hearing aids while at the gym, jogging outdoors, playing
sports, or taking part in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help enhance
your fun and keep you safer.
- Many sports necessitate communication between teammates. Attempting to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can result in a potential danger of injury if they don’t communicate with each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
- Occasionally, ambient sounds can interfere with the effectiveness of hearing aids. You might want to be able to hear the instructions in a noisy gym setting. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom setting to decrease background noise.
- Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by faster.
Configure your hearing aids to connect via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or work out.
Using your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay perceptive to essential sounds in your surroundings, such as the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Get in touch with us if you have additional concerns about using your hearing aids while
exercising and sweating.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU