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

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Later that month, he was struck with tragedy when a car crash in Nigeria led to the deaths of his close friends, personal trainer Latif Ayodele, and strength coach Sina Ghami. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026 Finally, the excellent sports scientist and personal trainer Joris Dalmasso puts my mobility through its paces, using video and sensors to gauge my strength, movement and balance. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Know When To Get Help Consider working with a certified personal trainer who specializes in working with an older population. — Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026 Robinson, an athlete since the age of 5, got his personal trainer certification from the American Council on Exercise in 2018. — Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal trainer

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First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal trainer was in 1983

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“Personal trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20trainer. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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