personal trainer
noun
plural personal trainers
: a person specializing and often certified in guiding or instructing people in fitness and exercise routines
She swims nearly every day, does step aerobics with a personal trainer, and uses a treadmill when it rains …—
Patricia McLaughlin
Patricia McLaughlin… swims a half-mile several times a week and also lifts weights with a personal trainer.—Kevin Helliker
Kevin HellikerExamples of personal trainer in a Sentence
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Mahomes’ personal trainer, Bobby Stroupe, commented on the post with clapping emojis.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Gadd achieved his goals with the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer, but didn’t want to bulk up too much.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
At the time, personal trainer Clyde Simmons shared footage on his Instagram Stories of Stefon with his younger brother Trevon and their mom, Stephanie, dancing at the show.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The supporting documents for the application listed the man as a personal trainer whose business’s net income was $95,000.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Later in the day, Hill began training outside with his personal trainer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The pool is large and surrounded by windows that let in plenty of natural light; the same is true of the fitness center, featuring Technogym machines and a team of personal trainers who can help perfect your form.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Yoga studios, bikini shops, personal trainers, anything a TV wife might need.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 feels like having a remarkably genius personal trainer living on your wrist.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Gadd achieved his goals with the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer, but didn’t want to bulk up too much.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
At the time, personal trainer Clyde Simmons shared footage on his Instagram Stories of Stefon with his younger brother Trevon and their mom, Stephanie, dancing at the show.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The supporting documents for the application listed the man as a personal trainer whose business’s net income was $95,000.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Later in the day, Hill began training outside with his personal trainer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The pool is large and surrounded by windows that let in plenty of natural light; the same is true of the fitness center, featuring Technogym machines and a team of personal trainers who can help perfect your form.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Yoga studios, bikini shops, personal trainers, anything a TV wife might need.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 feels like having a remarkably genius personal trainer living on your wrist.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Personal trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20trainer. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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