Fitness enthusiasts’ lives revolve around the gym in the modern world. However, they are not safe from bullying in the gym, and people often report body shaming instances over there. Joey Swoll started the gym positivity movement to eliminate such negativity from gym culture, and the results are just extraordinary.

Recently, the bodybuilding icon shared a heartwarming clip of a fitness enthusiast narrating a sweet gesture by a fellow gym-mate. Let’s dive into the story.

Joey Swoll’s recent post brings bitter truth to light

Taking to his X account, the 40-year-old shared a snippet of a woman confessing about her recent gym visit. In the video, a “crying” woman says, “I have been working out for probably a little over two years now. There are a lot of thoughts that go through the head being a bigger woman in the gym.” 

Then she opened up about a gym mate who came to her to compliment her discipline. “I have seen you right here every week, almost every day, I am proud of you,” he said to her. She confessed it made her shed tears of joy. 

Sharing the clip, Swoll added, “Four words, two seconds that can make some one day.” He stressed how such positive words can influence people to eliminate self-doubt and insecurity. Fans reacted to the heartwarming clip and praised Swoll for his efforts to bring in change.

Fans React to the overwhelming post

The bodybuilding community is happy to witness such positivity among gym-goers. “Joey is changing the world,” writes a fan appreciating the efforts of the CEO of Gym Positivity. 

“This brought tears to my eyes. I have had this happen to me as well. It makes you realize that you are strong and should be proud of yourself no matter what the scale says. Thank you for sharing,” wrote a follower resonating with the post. “The world at large could use more of this,” suggested a user. While another called the incident, “True gym culture.” A fitness enthusiast opined, “Simple majestic words.”

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Joey Swoll is spearheading the Gym positivity movement, and his recent clip shows that simple words of appreciation do work wonders in the lives of others. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below.

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