Hearing aids shouldn’t adversely affect your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to quit engaging in the things you love simply because you have a hearing problem. In general, it’s alright to use hearing aids while working out or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.
Just be certain you are informed about the correct maintenance and care for your hearing devices. Provided you take proper precautions to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout routine, you should be able to enjoy all kinds 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 position. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.
Protect Against Moisture: Buy a cover to absorb perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Assure Proper Fit: This is important as your body is continuously moving while you exercise. Hearing aids need to fit snugly to prevent movement while you exercise.
Keep Them Clean And Dry After Working Out: Just like you would do a cooldown after your workout, your hearing aids require a similar regimen for proper upkeep. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and lastly, make certain to store it correctly. No liquid or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Positive Aspects of Using Hearing Aids While Working Out
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, jogging outdoors, playing
sports, or participating in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help improve
your fun and keep you safer.
- The majority of sports necessitate teamwork and communication between players. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can be a potential injury scenario without talking to each other. 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. You might want to be able to hear the guidelines in a loud gym setting. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom setting to reduce background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be enjoyable and help your workout period pass more quickly.
Configure your hearing aids to stream via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or work out.
Using your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you remain alert to important sounds in your surroundings, such as the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Get in touch with us if you have further questions about using your hearing aids while
exercising and sweating.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
