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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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“This is my last year playing but I’ve been wanting to transition more into coaching,” said Gamble, a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor who started a business 10 years ago called The Jazz Standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Formerly a personal trainer, bodybuilder, and weightlifter who loved hockey and running, her life completely changed.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

"I've got a personal trainer who works on my strength, my core, my balance, and I feel like that definitely helped my game," he revealed.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Jule told Lita she had a job as a personal trainer.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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