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personal trainer

American  

noun

  1. 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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Personal trainer Matt Cook says people are over Zoom meetings so he opted for personal contact with clients.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2021

Personal trainer and fitness author Larysa Didio recommended investing in resistance bands for your at-home workout regimen.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2020

Personal trainer and martial arts expert Scot Tudhope, 45, has tattoos on his back, arms and legs.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2019

Say Yes to the Dress Personal trainer Jillian Michaels, formerly of "The Biggest Loser," makes a surprise appearance in this reality series' season premiere.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2014

Personal trainer Imran Ilahi owns a health club in St John's Wood, north London, and last year published Fit4Ramadan, an online fitness manual about how to stay in shape while fasting.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2012

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