Hearing aids shouldn’t be a hinderance to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to stop doing the things you love just because you have a hearing problem. Normally, it’s fine for most people to wear hearing aids even while working out or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.
You simply need to be certain you have the necessary knowledge about how to correctly maintain and care for your hearing aids. By ensuring you take necessary steps to reduce moisture, prevent injury, and keep a regular post-exercise routine, you can participate in a variety of physical activities without any issues.
Keep Hearing Aids Secure And Dry: Use clips attached to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in position. This will provide extra protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Prevent Damage from Dampness: Think about getting a protective cover or utilizing a sweat-absorbing accessory.
Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical because your body is in motion all throughout your workout. Hearing aids need to fit comfortably so they can’t move 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 correct maintenance. Wipe down with a soft cloth to remove sweat and debris, use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and store them properly. Avoid exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Advantages of Using Hearing Aids While Exercising
You can use your hearing aids during various physical activities such as working out at the gym, running outdoors, playing recreational sports, or participating in other exercise routines. In addition to being able to wear them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to enhance your entire experience and contribute to your safety.
- The majority of sports necessitate teamwork and communication between players. Attempting to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can become a possible injury scenario without talking to each other. You want to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to avoid any collisions.
- Sometimes background noise can be an issue 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 background noise. Wearing your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you remain perceptive to essential sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.
- Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by faster.
Configure your hearing aids to stream via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or exercise.
If you have further questions or concerns about using your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for guidance.
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Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU