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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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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of personal trainer

First recorded in 1990–95


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Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP, personal trainer and triathlete, says there is now "an enormous ecosystem" for those who are already active, featuring gyms, running clubs, fitness apps, social media and wearable tech.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

"He was very skinny and there was a significant physical disparity between him and the other athletes in his age group," his long-time personal trainer Rodrigo Goncalves told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

“You start to lose reactivity the moment you stop moving quickly,” says Trina Altman, a personal trainer and fitness writer based in the South Bay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Member Ose Akhile, a personal trainer, follows up with stretching and other warm-up exercises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

On the TV, Priscilla is ambushed at school by a tiny yet aggressive woman who turns out to be her personal trainer.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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