“When it comes to health and well-being, regular exercise is about as close to a magic potion as you can get.”
-Tich Nhat Hanh
Throughout history, exercise has been embraced for improving health. These days, the benefits of exercise are splashed across headlines almost every day. It can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of cancer, improve brain health and ward off obesity and diabetes. It’s been linked to a sense of well-being and so many other benefits that are hard to ignore.
Experts recommend getting “at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity” plus, “strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week.”
It’s hard to imagine a downside to physical activity, but there could be when it comes to hearing health and tinnitus.
Could exercise cause hearing loss?
While it may not be the first thing you think of when you lace up your sneakers for a workout, protecting your hearing health may require some extra attention along with your muscles.
Being mindful of the potential impact on your hearing when you exercise can go a long way in protecting your hearing health.
How to protect your hearing during exercise
Exercise is too beneficial to give up in favor of hearing health! Instead, stick to the recommendations for weekly aerobic and weight training and follow these tips to help prevent hearing loss:
Don’t sacrifice your hearing health for the benefits of exercise. Follow these tips to make both a priority.
If you believe you’re experiencing hearing loss, contact our office to schedule a hearing evaluation.
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