Getting used to life with hearing aids can take a little adjustment at first, but soon enough, you will begin to feel like your old self again! This includes your old self who loves to exercise. Now, many people may opt to leave their hearing devices at home when they go for a jog or head to the gym, but that’s not ideal.

With a bit of care and preparation, there’s no reason why you should not exercise with your hearing aids in. Dr. Nikki, a top rated audiologist in Omaha, Nebraska, goes over some of the benefits to wearing your hearing aid while working out and what you can do for maintenance after. 

What are the benefits? 

Communication: If you like to play intramural sports, work with a trainer, or even exercise with a partner then it is very important to be able to communicate with them. Sports and exercise can get loud and produce a lot of background noise which can prevent you from being able to hear key instructions without your aids. From a social aspect, your hearing aids will help you get the most out of every training session. 

Connectivity: Many people use music to help motivate them through a workout, with some even claiming that music helps them perform better through exercising. Nowadays, many hearing aids will connect via Bluetooth to your phone and allow you to listen to music while you workout by just wearing your hearing aids.  

Safety: Perhaps most importantly, wearing your hearing aids can help to keep you safe. Wearing your hearing aids allows you to hear approaching cars if you're out on a run or shouts if someone wants to get your attention. Being aware of your surroundings is extremely important in helping you identify any hazards and take action when needed. 

Protecting your hearing aids

So it is important to wear your hearing aids while exercising, but it’s equally as important to wear them safely. One way to do that is by wearing a sweatband while working out. Sweatbands are made of an absorbable material that can protect your hearing aids from perspiration and moisture damage. Another solution recommended by Dr. Nikki, a top rated audiologist, is ear gear. Ear gear is a nylon sleeve that can fit over your hearing aid and protect it from sweat, dirt, moisture, loss and wind. 

After workout care

When you are done exercising, developing an after-care routine for your hearing aids will help to prolong their life. It does not have to be a complicated routine, but making sure you are wiping off excess sweat and cleaning out wax and debris can go a long way. It can also be useful to invest in a hearing aid dehumidifier that removes excess moisture and sanitizes your aids all while you sleep. 

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Dr. Nikki is a top rated audiologist in Omaha, Nebraska who can give you all the tips you need for exercising with hearing aids! She can help to answer any other questions or concerns you have too, or connect you with a new hearing device! Just contact us!