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

Her passion was to become a personal trainer, but on her council estate, she says, people were "putting my mum down" telling her that her daughter would never amount to much.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Mookie Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the training methods he’s adopted from Osamu Yada, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s personal trainer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

It was then that Palmer's painful groin issue worsened - something he has been trying to overcome during two separate spells, having been permitted time to train with his cousin, a personal trainer, in Dubai.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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