Hearing aids shouldn’t negatively impact your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to stop doing the things you love just because you have a hearing issue. In general, it’s alright to wear hearing aids while exercising or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.
Just be sure you are educated about the proper upkeep and care for your hearing aid. Provided you take proper precautions to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout routine, you should be able to appreciate all types of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Secure And Dry: Make use of clips affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will provide extra protection and decrease the danger of accidents or damage.
Prevent Damage from Moisture: Consider getting a protective cover or utilizing a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is crucial because your body is in motion throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t move during your workout.
Keep Them Clean And Dry After Exercising: Just as you would perform a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids need a similar regimen for correct upkeep. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to remove sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and finally, make certain to store it appropriately. No water or other cleaners should be utilized, and you should keep them out of heat or 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. In addition to being able to wear them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to improve your entire experience and contribute to your safety.
- Lots of sports necessitate communication between teammates. Attempting to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can lead to a potential risk of injury if they don’t communicate with one another. You want to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to prevent any collisions.
- On occasion, environmental sounds can hinder the effectiveness of hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions clearly. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom 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 pump iron.
Wearing your hearing aids while running or walking can help you stay alert to essential sounds in your surroundings, such as the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Contact us if you have additional concerns about using your hearing aids while
working out and perspiring.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
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