Hearing aids should not negatively impact your life or the way you live. Hearing problems shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying your favorite activities. In general, it’s alright to wear hearing aids while exercising or participating in activities that increase the heart rate.
You simply need to make sure you have the necessary knowledge about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. Provided you take proper preventative measures to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout routine, you should be able to enjoy all kinds of exercise and play.
Keep Hearing Aids Safe And Dry: Make use of clips affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will provide added protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect Against Moisture: Buy a cover to absorb perspiration and/or use a sweatband.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting device is crucial because your body is in motion throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids should fit snugly to avoid shifting while you work out.
Maintain Your Hearing Aids Post-Workout: After exercising, it’s essential to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a smooth transition to prevent damage and ensure optimum performance. Clean the device with a mild cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and finally, make sure to store it appropriately. No liquid or other cleaners should be utilized, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.
Advantages of Hearing Aids During Exercise
Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, running outside, playing
sports, or participating in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help enhance
your enjoyment and keep you safer.
- Most sports necessitate teamwork and communication among players. Attempting 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 yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
- In some cases background noise can be a problem when wearing hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear directions accurately. Consult an audiologist to make an individualized setting that minimizes ambient noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout period pass more quickly.
Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “rock out” as you run or pump iron.
Wearing your hearing aids while running or walking 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 further 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
