personal trainer
Americannoun
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personal trainers
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal trainer
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Cesci Burgoyne, a nurse based in Sydney, Australia who is also a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist, adjusts her training depending on how she feels in her cycle.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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
Bev Wilson works in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, as a personal trainer and sees the benefits of weight training in her role.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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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