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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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Adam Drawas, co-founder of brand marketing agency Walker Drawas, is one of personal trainer Rice’s clients in L.A.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The 21-year-old, who has been working as a personal trainer, has not yet played organised football but his potential was identified during NFL training camps in Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

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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