Hearing aids should not adversely affect your life or the way you live. You shouldn’t have to quit doing the things you love just because you have a hearing issue. Generally, it’s okay to wear hearing aids while exercising or participating in activities that increase the heart rate.

You just need to make sure you have the required information about how to properly maintain and care for your hearing aids. As long as you take proper precautions to decrease moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout routine, you should be able to enjoy all kinds of exercise and play.

Keep Hearing Aids Secure And Dry: Use clips affixed to clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to keep your hearing aids in place. This will help prevent them from falling or becoming damaged.

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

Ensure Proper Fit: This is essential as your body is constantly moving while you exercise. Hearing aids should fit snugly to avoid shifting while you work out.

Keep Them Clean And Dry After Exercising: Just like you would perform a cooldown after your workout, your hearing aids require a similar routine for correct upkeep. Clean the device with a gentle cloth to eliminate sweat and dirt, then use a puffer to get rid of any moisture, and finally, make certain to store it appropriately. No water or other cleaners should be utilized, and you should keep them away from heat or sunlight.

Advantages of Using Hearing Aids While Working Out

You can use your hearing aids during a variety of physical activities such as exercising at the gym, running outside, playing recreational sports, or participating in other exercise regimens. Along with being able to wear them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to enhance your entire experience and contribute to your safety.

• Most sports necessitate 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 don’t communicate with one another. You need to be able to hear “I got it, I got it” from your teammate to avoid any collisions.
• In some cases background noise can be a problem when wearing hearing aids. In a raucous gym setting, you will need to hear directions accurately. Ask a hearing specialist for a customized setting to reduce background noise.

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

• Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by quicker.
  Configure your hearing aids to connect via Bluetooth and enjoy listening to music while you run or exercise.

If you have further questions or worries about utilizing your hearing aids during physical activity, 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