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. In general, it’s alright to use hearing aids while working out or engaging in activities that increase the heart rate.

You simply need to be certain you have the required knowledge about how to correctly maintain and care for your hearing aids. By ensuring you take necessary steps to lessen moisture, avoid injury, and keep a regular post-exercise regimen, you can participate in a variety of physical activities without any issues.

Safeguard your hearing aids: Use clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to anchor them and keep them dry. This will help stop them from falling or getting damaged.

Protect From Moisture: Buy a cover to soak up sweat and/or use a sweatband.

Ensure Proper Fit: This is essential as your body is continuously moving while you exercise. Hearing aids should fit comfortably so they can’t move during your workout.

Maintain Your Hearing Aids After a Workout: After exercising, it’s essential to give your hearing aids the same care as your body – a smooth transition to prevent damage and ensure optimum performance. Clean the device with a mild cloth to remove 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 used, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.

Advantages of Hearing Aids During Workouts

Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, running outside, playing
softball, or taking part in any other exercise-related activity, they are likely to help improve
your fun and keep you safer.

• The majority of sports demand teamwork and communication among 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 each other. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to prevent accidents.
• Occasionally, ambient sounds can hamper the effectiveness of hearing aids. You may want to be able to hear the guidelines in a loud gym setting. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to reduce background noise.

Wearing your hearing aids while running or walking can help you remain perceptive to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.

• Listening to your favorite tunes can be enjoyable and help your workout time pass more quickly.
  Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “jam out” as you run or lift weights.

If you have more questions or worries about utilizing your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t wait to contact to us for guidance.

Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU