personal trainer

American

noun

a person who works one-on-one with a client to plan or implement an exercise or fitness regimen.

Etymology

Origin of personal trainer

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Personal trainer Matt Cook says people are over Zoom meetings so he opted for personal contact with clients.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2021

Personal trainer and fitness author Larysa Didio recommended investing in resistance bands for your at-home workout regimen.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2020

Personal trainer and martial arts expert Scot Tudhope, 45, has tattoos on his back, arms and legs.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2019

Personal trainer Sandra Cailleaux, 47, was one of many wearing a nun’s veil in homage to the bloco’s name, inspired by a local convent.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2018

The Biggest Loser Personal trainer Bob Harper takes over for former host Alison Sweeney as the weight-loss competition returns for another go-round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2016

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