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Walking with hearing loss

Beeps and voice cues aren't much use if you can't hear them. Our timer can show and vibrate everything instead.

Turn on big captions#

Display & sound, then Big captions: every coach cue appears in large text on screen.

Use vibration#

Vibration-only sounds, strong vibration and a minute tick let a phone in your pocket do the cueing.

Watch the clock#

The giant clock setting and the phase colours (yellow for brisk) work at a glance.

Safety#

Clip the safety keyThe clip-on magnetic key that stops the belt if you fall back. on, and keep the area clear: you may not hear someone come in behind you.

Should I talk to my doctor before walking?

If you have a heart, lung or other health condition, take medicines that affect heart rate or blood sugar, or haven't been active for a long time, yes. Our printable question list helps.

Is it OK to walk if it hurts?

Mild soreness is common when starting. Sharp, worsening or chest pain means stop and get checked.

How hard should I walk?

Use the talk test: you should be able to talk in full sentences.

Handy tools: Heart-rate zones · Realistic weight-loss timeline · Questions for your doctor

Treadmills and vision loss → Treadmill safety →

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026 · Sources · General information, not medical advice.

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