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Wearing hearing aids can take a lot of time to get used to, especially for first-timers. Fortunately, hearing aids are now more pleasant to wear. On top of that, most Bluetooth hearing aids are now designed to be more resistant to dust and moisture as compared to previous ones.
But for someone new to using a hearing aid device, you might think that wearing one while playing sports or working out is a bad idea since it might fall or become damp with sweat. Although that’s a valid reason to worry, the benefits of wearing hearing aids while working out outweigh those concerns. Here are the reasons why:
It Keeps You Safe
Hearing is one of the five most important senses, and it plays a huge role in keeping you aware of your surroundings. That’s why whether you’re at the gym, the field, or just alone in your own home, nothing can ever go wrong with wearing your sports hearing aids while working out.
For instance, if you love jogging in parks, your hearing aids can help you hear the horns of cars speeding behind you. Meanwhile, if you’re all alone doing aerobics in your home, you can easily answer if someone rings your phone or knocks on your door.
Additionally, most sports tend to have a signal for safety while you’re on the field. Taking golf as an example, golfers yell ‘fore’ to warn another player or bystander that they are standing where the golf ball is headed.
It Helps You Communicate Better
Another reason why you should wear your Bluetooth hearing aids during exercise is the ability to communicate with your trainer, co-players, etc. Without wearing them, you’ll likely have a hard time listening to instructions from your trainer or coach.
Apart from that, most sports often have teams. Hence, wearing sports hearing aids will help you hear their signals (e.g., when they’re passing the ball to you) and won’t disrupt teamwork.
Still Skeptical?
Are you still worried about your hearing aids getting broken or damp with sweat while working out? Here are some tips you can follow to protect your hearing aid:
- Wear a sweatband or sweat covers.
- Secure them in place with a hearing aid clip or lanyard or put on a close-fitting headband or cap.
- Dry them right after use.
However, if you’re into water sports like swimming, surfing, etc., you should keep in mind that those sports require waterproof hearing aids. So it’s best to stay away from using regular or water-resistant ones.
Turn to The Hearing Doctor
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