personal trainer

American  

noun

1. a person who works one-on-one with a client to plan or implement an exercise or fitness regimen.

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Etymology

Origin of personal trainer

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

“This is my last year playing but I’ve been wanting to transition more into coaching,” said Gamble, a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor who started a business 10 years ago called The Jazz Standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

George, who was told that due to a spinal surgery he may struggle to even walk in the future, is now training to become a personal trainer as part of his recovery.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport Beach hotel in Newport Beach, Calif., for example, gives members access to the hotel’s on-site personal trainer and hosts an annual masquerade party for members only.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Betts kept an open mind when he first learned of teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s unique workout routine, which includes javelin throwing, yoga, and working with personal trainer Osamu Yada.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Kathy became a certified personal trainer and began volunteering.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times