Hearing aids should not 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 individuals to wear hearing aids even while working out or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.
You simply need to make sure you have the required information about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. As long as you take proper preventative measures to reduce 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 affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in position. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.
Prevent Damage from Dampness: Think about investing in a protective cover or making use of a sweat-absorbing accessory.
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.
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 optimal performance. Clean down with a soft cloth to eliminate perspiration and dirt, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them correctly. No water or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Exercise
Not only are you able to wear your hearing aids while at the gym, jogging outdoors, playing
sports, or taking part in any other athletic activity, they are likely to help enhance
your enjoyment and keep you safer.
- Most sports demand teamwork and communication among players. Trying to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can lead to a potential danger 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.
- Sometimes background noise can be an issue when using hearing aids. You may want to be able to hear the instructions in a loud gym setting. 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.
Configure your hearing aids to connect via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or work out.
Wearing your hearing aids while taking a walk or jogging, for example, keeps 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 wait to reach out to us for guidance.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
