Hearing aids shouldn’t be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. Hearing problems shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying your favorite activities. Generally, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while working out or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.
Just be sure you are educated about the proper upkeep and care for your hearing devices. By ensuring you take necessary measures to lessen moisture, avoid injury, and keep a regular post-exercise routine, you can participate in various physical activities without any problems.
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 reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect From Moisture: Purchase a cover to soak up sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting device is crucial because your body is in motion all throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t move during your workout.
Keep Them Clean And Dry After Working Out: Just like you would do a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids require a similar regimen for proper upkeep. Clean down with a soft cloth to eliminate sweat and debris, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them properly. Avoid exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Positive Aspects of Using Hearing Aids While Working Out
Not only are you able to wear your hearing aids while at the gym, running outside, playing softball, or participating in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help enhance your enjoyment and keep you safer.
- Many sports necessitate communication between teammates. Trying to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can result in a potential danger of injury if they do not communicate with each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly say “Got it” to avoid accidents.
- Occasionally, environmental sounds can hinder the effectiveness of hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions accurately. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to decrease background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout period pass more quickly. Configure your hearing aids to stream via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or work out.
Get in touch with us if you have further questions about wearing your hearing aids while exercising and perspiring.
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Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU