Amy finds strength in HYROX while managing type 2 diabetes
From her first HYROX event to new fitness goals, Amy Josset shares how she balances health, diabetes, and training, while earning rewards through Vitality
When HYROX first arrived in South Africa, Amy Josset, a working mom of two, was curious about it but unsure. The global fitness race, which combines running with functional strength training, looked intense.
"At first I thought it was for people at the very top of their game," she says. Determined to challenge herself, she entered with a friend and while she found the experience to be demanding, it also felt deeply rewarding. That first event set her on a new path, and HYROX has been part of her life ever since.
Amy's road to that starting line began years earlier. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her first pregnancy, which developed into type 2 diabetes, a condition that runs in her family. For a long time, she managed it without much focus on her fitness. Everything changed four years ago when she decided to put her health first. She found steady motivation in small, consistent wins, including those recognised through Vitality.
She activated Vitality Active Rewards, began exercising regularly, adjusted her diet and has lost 25 kilograms since. Today she keeps her blood sugar levels well controlled and says her overall wellbeing has improved dramatically. "I do not even need to prick my finger anymore. My results are stable, and most importantly, I feel strong," she says. Now she attends HYROX fitness classes and has completed doubles events, with her sights set on tackling a solo race.
With Vitality awarding points for HYROX training and events, she enjoys the extra motivation to keep progressing. "The most important step is simply deciding to begin," she says.