Hearing aids should not negatively affect your life or the way you live. Hearing issues shouldn’t hold you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. Typically, it’s fine for most individuals to use hearing aids even while exercising or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.
You just need to be certain you have the required information about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. By ensuring you take essential measures to reduce moisture, avoid injury, and maintain a regular post-exercise regimen, you can participate in a variety of physical activities without any issues.
Safeguard your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will provide added protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect Against Moisture: Buy a cover to soak up perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Assure Correct Fit: This is important as your body is constantly moving while you work out. Hearing aids need to fit comfortably so they can’t move during your workout.
Caring For Your Hearing Aids After a 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 optimal performance. Wipe down with a soft cloth to remove sweat and debris, 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 Wearing Hearing Aids While Exercising
You can wear your hearing aids during a variety of physical activities like exercising at the gym, running outdoors, playing softball, or participating in other exercise routines. In addition to 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 while three players are all looking up can lead to a potential danger of injury if they do not communicate with one another. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “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 directions accurately. Consult an audiologist to make an individualized setting that minimizes ambient noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout period pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or pump iron.
Using your hearing aids while taking a walk or jogging, for example, will keep you aware of
essential sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or beeping horns.
If you have further questions or concerns about utilizing your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
