Exercise can put you in a better mood, improve your joint and bone health and help stave off conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. While the right amount of exercise may vary from person to person, the CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle-strengthening activity per week for most adults. While this amount of physical activity may feel easy for some, people with hearing loss often find leading an active life more difficult.
Hearing loss may compromise your ability to hear important cues and warnings during exercise, such as approaching vehicles while jogging outdoors or signals from fellow exercisers at Distilled Fitness. Luckily, hearing aids can help create ease in your workout routine.
How Can Hearing Aids Help You Stay Active?
Hearing aids play a crucial role in promoting an active lifestyle by improving communication, safety and overall enjoyment during physical activities. With improved hearing, you can stay attuned to your surroundings, allowing you to respond to critical auditory cues such as approaching vehicles or signals from fellow exercisers, thereby improving safety. Additionally, hearing aids help you better engage with exercise partners or trainers, ensuring you receive crucial instructions and guidance without misunderstanding.
While hearing aids are an essential addition to an active lifestyle, protecting them from any potential water or physical damage during your workout routine is crucial.
How To Protect Your Devices
Here’s how you can ensure your hearing aids stay safe and functional during your workouts:
- Keep your devices away from exercise equipment to prevent accidental damage or crushing.
- Protect your devices from moisture and sweat with silicone covers tailored to hearing aids.
- Keep sweat at bay with a headband or sweatband during exercise to prevent moisture from reaching your hearing aids.
- Invest in waterproof cases to store your hearing aids when not in use, particularly during activities involving water or intense perspiration.
- Use headbands, lanyards, clips or adhesive tape to secure your devices to your clothing or body, especially during high-impact exercises.
- Regularly clean your devices with a soft, dry cloth to remove sweat, dirt and debris.
With these protective measures in place, you can enjoy the benefits of your hearing aids for years to come. To learn more about protecting your devices, contact Heuser Hearing Institute today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.