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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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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

"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

He told his personal trainer he was done.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

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

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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