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
Recent Examples on the Web
Cassie married Fine, Diddy's former personal trainer, in 2019.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
There’s no gym or spa, but the staff can arrange your own private yoga session or jog with a personal trainer around nearby Villa Borghese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ariana Madix is dating personal trainer Daniel Wai, her boyfriend since early 2023.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The only other Democrat who had campaigned for the nomination, Lawrence personal trainer Marty Tuley, did not officially file to appear on the primary ballot.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
His personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami died, and Joshua was discharged from hospital after two days.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 June 2026
After a brief relationship with personal trainer Jason Walsh in 2016, Duff met Koma, a producer, through a meeting arranged by a colleague.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
There’s no gym or spa, but the staff can arrange your own private yoga session or jog with a personal trainer around nearby Villa Borghese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ariana Madix is dating personal trainer Daniel Wai, her boyfriend since early 2023.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The only other Democrat who had campaigned for the nomination, Lawrence personal trainer Marty Tuley, did not officially file to appear on the primary ballot.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
His personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami died, and Joshua was discharged from hospital after two days.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 June 2026
After a brief relationship with personal trainer Jason Walsh in 2016, Duff met Koma, a producer, through a meeting arranged by a colleague.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 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
Cite this Entry
“Personal trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20trainer. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
