Hearing aids shouldn’t adversely affect your life or the way you live. Hearing problems shouldn’t keep you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. Generally, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while exercising or engaging in activities that elevate the heart rate.
You simply need to make sure you have the required information about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. Provided you take appropriate precautions to minimize moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout routine, you should be able to appreciate all types of exercise and play.
Safeguard your hearing aids: Utilize clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will supply extra protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect From Moisture: Purchase a cover to absorb perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Obtain a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical since your body is in motion all throughout your workout. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t move during your workout.
Caring For Your Hearing Aids Post-Workout: After working out, it’s important to give your hearing aids the same care as your body – a smooth transition to prevent damage and ensure optimum performance. Wipe down with a soft cloth to eliminate perspiration and dirt, use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and store them properly. No water or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Positive Aspects of Using Hearing Aids While Working Out
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, jogging outside, playing
softball, or participating in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help improve
your enjoyment and keep you safer.
- Many sports necessitate communication between teammates. Attempting to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can be a possible injury situation without talking to each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly say “Got it” to avoid accidents.
- Sometimes background noise can be an issue when using hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions clearly. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to decrease background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be enjoyable and help your workout time pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “jam out” as you run or pump iron.
Using your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay perceptive to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Get in touch with us if you have further concerns about wearing your hearing aids while
exercising and perspiring.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
