Why it worked
The video leverages a high-energy, relatable audio trend to hook viewers before seamlessly pivoting to a product promotion that feels like a natural extension of the creator's fitness-focused content.
Summary
The creator uses a popular audio trend to address the common fitness myth that running causes muscle loss. He then transitions to showing off his physique while wearing Gymshark apparel, providing a discount code for the brand.
Product placement
Gymshark (a) ACTS: The creator wears Gymshark apparel throughout the video, and the on-screen text provides a discount code 'Paolo10' for the brand, which is a direct call to action for the product. Removing the brand name and code would change the promotional nature of the video.