Hearing aids should not be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to quit doing the things you enjoy just because you have a hearing problem. Typically, it’s fine for most people to use hearing aids even while exercising or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.

Just be certain you are educated about the correct maintenance and care for your hearing devices. Provided you take proper precautions to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout routine, you should be able to appreciate all kinds of exercise and play.

Keep Hearing Aids Safe And Dry: Use clips attached to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in position. This will supply added protection and decrease the danger of accidents or damage.

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

Achieve a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting hearing aid is critical since your body is in motion throughout your exercise routine. Hearing aids should fit snugly to avoid shifting while you exercise.

Maintain Your Hearing Aids After a 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 optimal functionality. Clean down with a soft cloth to eliminate perspiration and dirt, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them correctly. Stay away from exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.

Benefits of Hearing Aids During Workouts

Not only are you able to use your hearing aids while at the gym, running outdoors, playing
softball, 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 between 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 one another. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly say “Got it” to prevent accidents.
• Sometimes background noise can be an issue when using 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 decrease background noise.

Using your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay perceptive to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.

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

If you have more questions or concerns about utilizing your hearing aids during exercise, don’t wait to reach out to us for assistance.

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