Hearing aids should not be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. Hearing issues shouldn’t hold you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. Generally, it’s alright to use hearing aids while working out or participating in activities that elevate the heart rate.
Just be certain you are educated about the proper upkeep and care for your hearing aid. As long as you take appropriate precautions to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout plan, you should be able to appreciate all kinds of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Secure And Dry: Use clips affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will provide extra protection and decrease the danger of accidents or damage.
Protect Against Moisture: Buy a cover to soak up perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Obtain a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical because 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 do a cooldown after your workout, your hearing aids require a similar regimen for proper maintenance. Clean the device with a mild cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and finally, make sure to store it appropriately. No water or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Advantages of Hearing Aids During Workouts
You can use your hearing aids during various physical activities such as working out at the gym, running outside, playing softball, or engaging in other exercise routines. In addition to being able to use them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to improve your entire experience and contribute to your safety.
- Many sports require communication between teammates. Attempting to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can become a potential injury situation 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.
- In some cases background noise can be a problem when wearing hearing aids. You may want to be able to hear the guidelines in a noisy gym setting. Consult an audiologist to make an individualized setting that minimizes 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 pump iron.
Using your hearing aids while walking or jogging, for example, keeps you aware of
important sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or honking horns.
Contact us if you have additional questions about using your hearing aids while
working out and perspiring.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU