Getting regular physical activity is crucial to your overall health. The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity per week.[1]
One way you can enjoy every minute of that physical activity a little more is by wearing your hearing aids. Let’s examine why it’s important to wear your hearing aids while you exercise, as well as how to ensure your devices stay clean and safe.
Why You Should Wear Your Hearing Aids During Exercise
Hearing aids are an essential tool for people with hearing loss. That’s why the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that 28.8 million American adults could benefit from using these helpful devices.[2]
To get the most out of your devices, you should wear your hearing aids during all waking hours, apart from those when you’re showering or swimming. This means wearing your hearing aids when exercising as well.
Hearing aids help you feel more oriented and secure in your surroundings. Additionally, they help you follow the routine your workout instructor outlines or make it easier to converse with your walking buddy at Dean Park.
If your idea of a good workout is putting on your headphones and going on a jog or lifting weights, hearing aids can help you out there as well. Newer models have Bluetooth® capabilities, allowing you to stream music directly from your smartphone to your hearing aids—ensuring you catch every word of your favorite song.
Lastly, hearing aids help you stay safe by making it easier to hear oncoming traffic and sirens from emergency vehicles when cycling or participating in other outdoor activities.
Take Care of Your Hearing Aids During and After Physical Activity
While it’s essential to wear your hearing aids when working out, it’s equally important to care for them both during and after so they continue to work their best. You can do this by:
- Using a hearing aid cord or clip to prevent them from falling out and potentially being stepped on while you’re exercising
- Using a hearing aid sleeve or sweatband to help minimize the amount of moisture your device is exposed to as your body sweats
- Taking your hearing aids out and wiping them off after you exercise
- Leaving your hearing aids out if you’re going to shower right after your workout
- Sticking to a nightly hearing aid cleaning routine to avoid the buildup of sweat, earwax and other debris
- Investing in a hearing aid drying box or dehumidifier to help keep your device safe and dry while you sleep
To learn more about how hearing aids can benefit your life, call the experts at ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia today.
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, December 20). Adult activity: An overview. https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/adults.html
[2] National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (2024, September 20). Quick statistics about hearing, balance, & dizziness. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing [nidcd.nih.gov]