Hearing aids should not be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. Hearing problems shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying your favorite activities. In general, it’s okay to use hearing aids while working out or participating in activities that elevate the heart rate.
You just need to make sure you have the required knowledge about how to correctly maintain and care for your hearing aids. As long as you take proper preventative measures to minimize moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout plan, 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 secure them and keep them dry. This will provide extra protection and decrease the danger of accidents or damage.
Prevent Damage from Dampness: Consider investing in a protective cover or making use of a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Ensure Proper Fit: This is essential as your body is continuously moving while you work out. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t shift during your workout.
Keep Them Dry and Clean After Exercising: Just like you would do a cooldown after your workout, your hearing aids need a similar regimen for correct upkeep. Clean down with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and dirt, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them properly. No liquid or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Advantages of Wearing Hearing Aids While Exercising
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, jogging outside, playing
sports, or participating in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help enhance
your enjoyment and keep you safer.
- Many sports require 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 each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
- Occasionally, environmental sounds can hinder the effectiveness of hearing aids. In a raucous gym setting, you will need to hear directions accurately. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to decrease background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout time pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or pump iron.
Using your hearing aids while walking or jogging, for example, will keep you aware of
important sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or beeping horns.
If you have more questions or worries about using your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t hesitate to contact to us for assistance.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU