Exercising with Hearing Aids and Taking Care of Your Ears
Do you wear hearing aids and want to get active? No problem! Find out here what you need to keep in mind when exercising and which sports require special protection for your ears.
Regular exercise is good for your health and also makes you feel happy. Even as a hearing aid user, you can enjoy physical activity. In the future, we’ll provide regular updates on what to keep in mind when exercising with hearing aids and when you should take extra care to protect your hearing.
It All Comes Down to a Secure Fit
Water and sweat can damage the technology inside these tiny “mini-computers” in your ear. However, modern hearing aids are splash-proof, so moderate sports like jogging, hiking, or biking are no problem when wearing hearing aids. Even more vigorous sports like ice skating or aerobics won’t harm conventional hearing aids—as long as they fit securely. So-called sports clips can help secure behind-the-ear hearing aids in place. After exercising, however, it’s essential to dry and clean the devices thoroughly.
Be Careful with Contact Sports
If you’re an avid basketball player or practice karate, you’ll need to be a little more careful. If a punch or kick hits your ear while practicing karate, wrestling, or kung fu, it could damage your hearing aids. The same applies to ball sports such as basketball, soccer, or volleyball. Whether you should remove your hearing aids before playing sports as a precaution depends on the individual situation. Your trusted hearing care professional will be happy to advise you on the right solutions for you.
Splash-proof, yes—but waterproof?For water lovers, purchasing a water-resistant hearing aid may be worth it. They even allow you to go swimming or use the sauna. A special coating ensures that all openings in the hearing aids are covered and that the devices don’t slip in your ear. Even if you sweat a lot while exercising, water-resistant hearing aids can be a worthwhile investment.
Not sure what the best solution is for your sport? Talk to a hearing care professional near you—the experts will be happy to help.
