Hearing aids shouldn’t be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to quit engaging in the things you enjoy simply because you have a hearing issue. In general, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while exercising or engaging in activities that elevate the heart rate.
Just be certain you are educated about the proper maintenance and care for your hearing devices. By ensuring you take necessary steps to lessen moisture, prevent injury, and maintain a regular post-exercise regimen, you can participate in various physical activities without any issues.
Protect your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will provide extra protection and decrease the danger of accidents or damage.
Protect Against Moisture: Buy a cover to soak up sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Ensure Proper Fit: This is important as your body is constantly moving while you exercise. Hearing aids need to fit comfortably so they can’t shift during your workout.
Maintain Your Hearing Aids Post-Workout: After exercising, it’s important to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a smooth transition to avoid damage and ensure optimal performance. Clean the device with a mild cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and finally, make certain to store it correctly. No water or other cleaners should be utilized, and you should keep them out of heat or sunlight.
Advantages of Hearing Aids During Exercise
You can use your hearing aids during a variety of physical activities such as exercising at the gym, running outside, playing softball, 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 overall experience and contribute to your safety.
- Many sports necessitate communication between teammates. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can become a possible injury situation without communicating 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 an issue when wearing hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions clearly. Consult an audiologist to create a personalized setting that decreases ambient 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 exercise.
Wearing your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay alert to essential sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Contact us if you have additional 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
