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Hearing aids should not adversely affect your life or the way you live. Hearing problems shouldn’t hold you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. Typically, it’s fine for most individuals to use hearing aids even while working out or engaging in other activities that get the heart pumping.

Just be sure you are educated about the correct upkeep and care for your hearing aid. By ensuring you take necessary measures to reduce moisture, avoid injury, and keep a regular post-exercise routine, you can participate in various physical activities without any problems.

Keep Hearing Aids Safe And Dry: Make use of clips affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. 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.

Assure Correct Fit: This is essential as your body is constantly moving while you exercise. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t shift during your workout.

Caring For Your Hearing Aids After a Workout: After working out, it’s important to give your hearing aids the same attention as your body – a gentle transition to avoid damage and ensure optimum performance. Clean the device with a mild cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to eliminate any moisture, and lastly, make certain to store it appropriately. No water or other cleaners should be used, and you should keep them out of heat or sunlight.

Benefits of Hearing Aids During Workouts

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

  • The majority of sports necessitate 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 say “Got it” to prevent accidents.
  • In some cases background noise can be a problem when using hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear instructions accurately. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to reduce background noise.
  • Wearing your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay perceptive to essential sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.

  • Listening to your favorite music 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 lift weights.

If you have more questions or concerns about using your hearing aids during physical activity, don’t hesitate to contact to us for assistance.

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

The site information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. To receive personalized advice or treatment, schedule an appointment.
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