A touching video shared on TikTok has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, showcasing a heartening display of support and encouragement between a young couple during a challenging workout session. The clip, posted on the couple’s TikTok account (@gymoholicz), depicts Austin Beasley providing unwavering support to his girlfriend, Tianna Shefsky, as she pushes herself through a demanding set of barbell squats.
In the video, Beasley’s motivational words and physical assistance serve as a source of strength for Shefsky, who initially expresses doubt and exhaustion. The on-screen text accompanying the footage reads, “POV [Point of View]: he believes in you when you don’t believe in yourself,” resonating with viewers on a deeply emotional level. Since its upload on May 8th, the video has garnered remarkable attention, amassing 425,500 views and 41,000 likes.
Reflecting on her experience, Shefsky, hailing from British Columbia, Canada, shared with Newsweek, “He pushes me to failure,” referring to the gym term indicating exercising until muscle fatigue prevents further repetitions with proper form, a common method for maximizing muscle growth and strength gains. The video captures Beasley’s constant encouragement, urging Shefsky to persevere with phrases like, “You got this, just three more reps!” and “Believe in yourself!”
The heartwarming display of support showcased in the video resonates with the findings of a 2021 study conducted by researchers from Kent State University in Ohio, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. The study, involving 95 young adults in romantic relationships, highlighted the positive effects of exercising with a partner on daily experiences and relationship satisfaction. Participants reported higher positive affect during exercise, increased daily positive affect, and enhanced relationship satisfaction on days they exercised together, underscoring the beneficial impact of supportive relationships on fitness routines and emotional well-being.
The overwhelmingly positive response to the video, evident in nearly 70 supportive comments, underscores the broader significance of encouraging relationships in achieving personal fitness goals and fostering overall well-being. Viewers lauded Beasley’s unwavering support, with comments expressing sentiments like “couple goals” and highlighting the importance of having a supportive partner in pursuit of fitness endeavors.
As one commenter aptly noted, “Now this type of supporting partner is what everyone needs.”
