Hearing aids shouldn’t be a hinderance to your life or your lifestyle. Hearing problems shouldn’t keep you back from enjoying your favorite activities. Typically, it’s fine for most people to use hearing aids even while working out or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.
You just need to make sure you have the required knowledge about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. Provided you take appropriate precautions to minimize moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout plan, you should be able to appreciate all kinds of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Safe And Dry: Use clips attached to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.
Protect From Moisture: Purchase a cover to soak up sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical because your body is in motion all throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t shift during your workout.
Keep Them Clean And Dry After Exercising: Just as you would do a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids need a similar routine for correct maintenance. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to remove sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and finally, make certain 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 Workouts
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, running outdoors, playing
softball, or taking part in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help enhance
your fun and keep you safer.
- Lots of sports require 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 do not communicate with each other. You need to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to avoid any collisions.
- Sometimes background noise can be an issue when wearing hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear directions clearly. Consult an audiologist to create a personalized setting that minimizes ambient noise.
- Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by quicker.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or lift weights.
Wearing your hearing aids while walking or jogging, for instance, will keep you aware of
essential sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or beeping horns.
If you have more questions or concerns about using your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t wait to contact to us for guidance.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
