Exercising with hearing aids

Yes, you can exercise while wearing hearing aids. However, it’s important to take the proper aftercare steps when maintaining your hearing aids to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical components as a result of sweat or moisture. Proper maintenance can go a long way to ensure the longevity of your hearing devices.

Remember to take your hearing aids out if you are swimming! You may also wish to remove your hearing aids during contact sports such as rugby where the hearing aids could be knocked from your ears or damaged.

1. Communication
   Wearing your hearing aids while exercising means you can communicate better with those around you. This is particularly useful when playing team sports. Without your hearing aids, you may miss key instructions or may not be able to hear your teammates if there is a lot of background noise.
   
   
2. Personal safety
   Being completely aware of your surroundings can help you identify any potential hazards and take actions to ensure your safety. This will mean you can hear any important announcements and warnings, nearby people and sounds.

You should also inspect your hearing aids regularly for signs of damage. Check your hearing aids for signs of wear, discolouration or any unusual build-up. If your hearing aids just aren’t functioning like they used to, check in with your local clinic to ensure they are in good condition. An appointment is not usually required to have your hearing aids checked, you can just pop in to your clinic and discuss this with our friendly frontline team.

There are a few ways you can maintain your hearing aids, including:

• Wiping away any moisture from your hearing aids after your workout using an alcohol based wipe to remove skin oils and sweat.
• Shower before you reinsert your hearing aids.
• Remove any earwax or debris that may have built up.
• Dry out your hearing aids, particularly after periods of high exertion where you are more likely to sweat.