Hearing aids should not be a hinderance to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to stop doing the things you love simply because you have a hearing problem. Typically, it’s fine for most people to wear hearing aids even while exercising or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.
You simply need to be certain you have the required information about how to correctly maintain and care for your hearing aids. As long as you take appropriate precautions to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout plan, you should be able to appreciate all types of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Secure And Dry: Use clips attached to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in position. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.
Protect From Moisture: Buy a cover to absorb sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical because your body is in motion all throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t shift during your workout.
Caring For Your Hearing Aids After a Workout: After exercising, it’s essential to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a smooth transition to avoid damage and ensure optimum performance. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to remove sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and lastly, make certain to store it appropriately. Avoid exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Advantages of Hearing Aids During Workouts
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, running outdoors, playing
softball, or taking part in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help improve
your fun and keep you safer.
- The majority of sports demand teamwork and communication among players. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can be a potential injury scenario without communicating with each other. You need to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to avoid any collisions.
- On occasion, environmental sounds can hamper the performance of hearing aids. You may want to be able to hear the guidelines in a noisy gym setting. Consult an audiologist to create a personalized setting that decreases ambient noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be enjoyable and help your workout time pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or lift weights.
Using your hearing aids while running or walking can help you stay perceptive to essential sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
If you have more questions or worries about using your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t wait to contact to us for assistance.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU
