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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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Qualifying as a personal trainer didn't require a degree, so Hughes decided to study law.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Aimee - a personal trainer, fitness fanatic and volleyball champion - has qualified for the women's Pro Hyrox World championships for the second year.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport Beach hotel in Newport Beach, Calif., for example, gives members access to the hotel’s on-site personal trainer and hosts an annual masquerade party for members only.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Mookie Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the training methods he’s adopted from Osamu Yada, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s personal trainer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He was also given access to the Church’s personal trainer, Harry Sneider, a former weight-lifting champion who took a special interest in Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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