Hearing aids shouldn’t negatively impact your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to stop doing the things you enjoy simply because you have a hearing issue. Typically, it’s fine for most people to wear hearing aids even while working out or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.
Just be certain you are informed about the proper maintenance and care for your hearing aid. Provided you take proper preventative measures to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout plan, you should be able to appreciate all types of exercise and play.
Protect your hearing aids: Utilize clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will help prevent them from falling or getting damaged.
Prevent Damage from Moisture: Consider getting a protective cover or making use of a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Assure Correct Fit: This is essential as your body is continuously moving while you exercise. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t move during your workout.
Caring For Your Hearing Aids After a Workout: After working out, it’s important to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a smooth transition to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Clean down with a soft cloth to eliminate perspiration and debris, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them correctly. Stay away from exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Exercise
You can wear your hearing aids during various physical activities such as working out at the gym, running outdoors, playing recreational sports, or participating in other exercise regimens. In addition to being able to wear them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to enhance your overall experience and contribute to your safety.
- Most 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 don’t communicate with one another. You need to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to avoid any collisions.
- Occasionally, environmental sounds can interfere with the effectiveness of hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions accurately. 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 quicker.
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 instance, keeps you aware of
important sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or beeping horns.
Get in touch with us if you have further concerns about wearing your hearing aids while
working out and perspiring.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU