Hearing aids should not negatively impact your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to quit doing the things you enjoy just because you have a hearing problem. In general, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while exercising or engaging in activities that elevate the heart rate.
Just be certain you are informed about the proper maintenance and care for your hearing aid. As long as you take appropriate preventative measures to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular 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 provide extra protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect From Moisture: Purchase a cover to absorb sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Ensure Proper Fit: This is important as your body is continuously moving while you work out. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t move during your workout.
Keep Them Dry and Clean After Working Out: Just as you would do a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids need a similar routine for correct maintenance. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to remove sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and finally, make sure to store it appropriately. Avoid exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Benefits of Hearing Aids During Exercise
You can wear your hearing aids during a variety of physical activities like exercising at the gym, running outdoors, 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 overall experience and contribute to your safety.
- The majority of sports demand teamwork and communication between players. Trying to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can result in a potential risk of injury if they do not communicate with one another. You need to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to prevent any collisions.
- Occasionally, environmental sounds can hinder the performance of hearing aids. You might want to be able to hear the guidelines in a loud gym setting. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom setting to decrease background noise.
- Listening to your favorite music can be satisfying and help your workout time pass more quickly.
Configure your hearing aids to stream via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or work out.
Wearing your hearing aids while taking a walk or jogging, for example, will keep you aware of
essential sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or honking horns.
Get in touch with us if you have additional questions about wearing your hearing aids while
exercising and sweating.
Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU