personal trainer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of personal trainer
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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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
Her passion was to become a personal trainer, but on her council estate, she says, people were "putting my mum down" telling her that her daughter would never amount to much.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“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
George, who was told that due to a spinal surgery he may struggle to even walk in the future, is now training to become a personal trainer as part of his recovery.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Kathy became a certified personal trainer and began volunteering.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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