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

… swims a half-mile several times a week and also lifts weights with a personal trainer.

—Kevin Helliker

Examples of personal trainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, Tim Grover, Dwyane Wade’s longtime personal trainer, was given behind-the-scenes access at the Heat’s arena, with Jimmy Butler agent Bernie Lee afforded access to non-public areas of Kaseya Center. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

In addition to the two doctors, her show helped boost other expert guests, including financial expert Suze Orman and personal trainer Bob Greene, to higher levels of fame. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

In addition to hitting the gym, Metz also enlisted the help of a personal trainer. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Brian Thure fraudulently hired personal service workers through Taylor Farms, including a personal chef, personal driver, handyman, personal trainer, aquarium and maintenance attendant, the lawsuit alleges. — James Powel, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for personal trainer

• abstainer
• campaigner
• complainer
• container
• coplanar
• detainer
• maintainer
• nonplanar
• retainer
• sustainer
• entertainer
• gainer