Hearing aids should not adversely impact your life or the way you live. Hearing issues shouldn’t keep you back from enjoying your favorite activities. Typically, it’s fine for most people to use hearing aids even while working out or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.
Just be certain you are informed about the correct upkeep and care for your hearing devices. As long as you take appropriate precautions to reduce moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout plan, you should be able to enjoy all types of exercise and play.
Safeguard your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will provide added protection and reduce the risk of accidents or damage.
Protect From Moisture: Buy a cover to absorb sweat and/or use a sweatband.
Ensure Correct Fit: This is important as your body is constantly moving while you work out. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t move during your workout.
Maintain Your Hearing Aids Post-Workout: After working out, it’s important to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a gentle transition to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Clean down with a soft cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and store them correctly. Stay away from exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.
Advantages of Hearing Aids During Workouts
You can wear your hearing aids during various physical activities like exercising at the gym, running outdoors, playing recreational sports, or engaging in other exercise routines. In addition to being able to use them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to enhance your overall experience and contribute to your safety.
- Most sports necessitate teamwork and communication between players. Trying to catch a fly ball with three players looking up can be a potential injury situation without talking to each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
- On occasion, environmental sounds can hinder the performance of hearing aids. You may want to be able to hear the guidelines in a noisy gym setting. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom setting to reduce background noise.
- 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 work out.
Wearing your hearing aids while walking or jogging, for instance, keeps you aware of
important sounds around you, like the sirens of emergency vehicles or beeping horns.
If you have further questions or concerns about utilizing your hearing aids during exercise, don’t wait to contact to us for assistance.
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Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU