Exercising with Hearing Aid Devices

Having a healthy exercise routine is a great way to maintain your health. If you use hearing aids, you may be doing yourself a disservice if you leave them out. There are many good reasons to include your hearing aid devices in your workout regime. Depending on what activity you are doing, hearing aids can enhance communication with instructors and trainers or provide music to help you stay focused and help to improve safety by helping you be more aware of your surroundings. While there are risks of exposure to moisture, taking the proper steps and establishing good habits is vital to ensure that your hearing aids work properly. Check out our tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your workout when exercising with hearing aids.

Exercising with Hearing Aids: Tips and Tricks to Protect Your Device

Pre-Workout

• Your gym bag should have extra sweatbands and sweat covers for your hearing aids.
• If you are exercising outside, take an additional small towel or two to help wipe down your devices as needed. Make sure to apply sunscreen or insect repellant before putting in your hearing aids.
• Take the storage case for your device if you plan on working out in the pool or you need to remove them.
• Always take extra batteries just in case they run out of power.

While Exercising

• Vigorous activity can dislodge your hearing aid and send it flying, make sure to keep them secure with a headband or clothing clip to prevent them from getting lost or damaged.
• Make sure to change your sweatbands and hearing aid covers often as you sweat; the moisture could penetrate the housing and damage the delicate electronics inside.

Post-Workout

• Make sure to inspect your hearing aids once you are done with your workout; give them a quick-dry and clean before you leave.
• When you are working out, exposing your device to sweat and moisture is inevitable, it’s essential to use a drying box to protect them.