A personal trainer says these are the five exercises you should start with if you’re new to working out

Man in an orange tshirt and man in a white tshirt behind him both sideways to the camera performing press ups against a low wall outside. .

If you want to start working out, you don’t need a gym. In fact, for some people, it can be a good idea to avoid the gym at first, because it can feel intimidating exercising next to people with more experience.

“One of the biggest misconceptions about fitness is that there’s a right way you’re supposed to feel or a specific number you’re supposed to hit,” says Renee Simms, a personal trainer and owner of Alida 126 in Chicago.