Hearing aids should not adversely impact your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to stop engaging in the things you love just because you have a hearing problem. Typically, it’s fine for most individuals to wear hearing aids even while exercising or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.
Just be certain you are educated about the correct maintenance and care for your hearing devices. By ensuring you take necessary steps to reduce moisture, prevent injury, and keep a regular post-exercise routine, you can participate in a variety of physical activities without any issues.
Safeguard your hearing aids: Utilize clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to secure them and keep them dry. This will provide added protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect Against Moisture: Purchase a cover to absorb perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Obtain a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting device is crucial because your body is in motion all throughout your workout. Hearing aids should fit securely to prevent movement while you work out.
Maintain Your Hearing Aids After a Workout: After working out, it’s essential to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a smooth transition to avoid damage and ensure optimal performance. Wipe down with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and debris, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them properly. No liquid or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them out of heat or sunlight.
Advantages of Using Hearing Aids While Working Out
You can wear your hearing aids during various physical activities such as exercising at the gym, running outside, playing recreational sports, 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.
- The majority of sports demand teamwork and communication between players. Trying to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can lead to 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 prevent any collisions.
- In some cases background noise can be a problem when using hearing aids. In a noisy 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 period pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “jam out” as you run or pump iron.
Wearing your hearing aids while running or walking can help you remain perceptive to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Get in touch with us if you have further concerns about wearing your hearing aids while
working out and sweating.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
