Hearing aids shouldn’t be a detriment to your life or your lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to quit doing the things you love simply because you have a hearing issue. Typically, it’s fine for most people to wear hearing aids even while working out or doing other activities that get the heart pumping.

You just need to make sure you have the required knowledge about how to correctly maintain and care for your hearing aids. As long as you take appropriate preventative measures to minimize moisture, prevent loss, and have a regular post-workout routine, you should be able to enjoy all types of exercise and play.

Safeguard your hearing aids: Utilize clips on your clothing, retainers, or sports headbands to secure them and keep them dry. This will help stop them from falling or becoming damaged.

Prevent Damage from Moisture: Think about getting a protective cover or making use of a sweat-absorbing accessory.

Obtain a Comfortable Fit: A well-fitting device is critical because your body is in motion all throughout your workout. Hearing aids need to fit snugly so they can’t shift during your workout.

Keep Them Dry and Clean After Exercising: Just like you would perform a cooldown after your exercise, your hearing aids require a similar routine for proper upkeep. Clean down with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and dirt, use a puffer to remove any moisture, and store them correctly. Stay away from exposing them to water, cleaning products, heat, or direct sunlight.

Advantages of Using Hearing Aids While Exercising

You can wear your hearing aids during various physical activities like exercising at the gym, running outdoors, playing recreational sports, or participating in other exercise regimens. Along with being able to use them during these activities, your hearing aids are expected to improve your entire experience and contribute to your safety.

• Many sports necessitate communication between teammates. Attempting to catch a fly ball while three players are all looking up can lead to a potential danger of injury if they don’t communicate with one another. You want to be able to hear your teammate clearly yell “Got it” to avoid accidents.
• On occasion, ambient sounds can interfere with the performance of hearing aids. In a noisy gym setting, you will need to hear directions accurately. Ask a hearing specialist for a custom setting to reduce background noise.

Wearing your hearing aids during walks or runs can help you stay alert to important sounds in your surroundings, including the sirens of emergency vehicles or car horns.

• Listening to music you love can be pleasurable and make your exercise session go by quicker.
  Set up your hearing aids with Bluetooth and “jam out” as you run or lift weights.

Contact us if you have further concerns about using your hearing aids while
working out and perspiring.

Sources:
Hearing Aids and Sweat Impact|Miracle-Ear
Exercising with Hearing Aids|Tips & Advice|Amplifon AU