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personal trainer

American  

noun

  • personal trainers
    plural
  1. a person who works one-on-one with a client to plan or implement an exercise or fitness regimen.


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Etymology

Origin of personal trainer

First recorded in 1990–95

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So Ohashi started working with a personal trainer, lifting weights for three hours a day for four days a week.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Michael Doherty studied finance but now works as a personal trainer.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

"When I was first out of university, working as a personal trainer I wasn't making that much money and didn't pay back anything in my student loan because I wasn't earning enough."

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Murray hired a personal trainer, then “beseeched Roosevelt for a repeat invitation. The apologia and commitment” brought Murray back into Roosevelt’s good graces.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 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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