Hearing aids shouldn’t adversely impact your life or the way you live. Hearing problems shouldn’t keep you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. Typically, it’s fine for most people to use hearing aids even while working out or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.
Just be sure you are informed about the proper maintenance and care for your hearing aid. As long as you take appropriate preventative measures to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout plan, you should be able to enjoy all kinds of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Safe And Dry: Use clips attached to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will help stop them from falling or becoming damaged.
Prevent Damage from Moisture: Consider investing in a protective cover or utilizing a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting device is critical since your body is in motion throughout your workout. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t shift during your workout.
Keep Them Dry and Clean After Working Out: Just like you would perform a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids require a similar routine for proper upkeep. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and finally, make sure to store it correctly. Avoid exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Workouts
Not only are you able to wear your hearing aids while at the gym, running outdoors, playing
sports, or taking part in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help improve
your fun and keep you safer.
- Many sports require communication between teammates. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can be a possible injury scenario without communicating with each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
- Occasionally, ambient sounds can hinder the performance of hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear directions accurately. Consult an audiologist to create an individualized setting that decreases background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout period pass more quickly.
Configure your hearing aids to connect via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or exercise.
Using your hearing aids while running or walking can help you remain alert to essential sounds in your surroundings, such as the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
Contact us if you have additional concerns 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