Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Alternate Toe Tap Leg Lift

Boost hip flexor and core strength with the Alternate Toe Tap Leg Lift. This bodyweight exercise targets the iliopsoas and rectus abdominis, enhancing

Intermediate

Compound

Pull

1 min per set30s rest

Hips

Body weight

Description

A bodyweight exercise that targets the core and glutes by alternately tapping toes and lifting legs.

How to Do Alternate Toe Tap Leg Lift

1
Setup
Lie supine on the floor with your back flat, arms extended straight overhead or resting by your sides, and legs extended straight.
2
Setup
Slightly lift your head and shoulders off the floor, engaging your abdominal muscles to create a gentle crunch in your upper body.
3
Keeping one leg straight, slowly lift it towards the ceiling while simultaneously reaching across your body with the opposite hand to tap your toe. Exhale as you lift.
4
Control the movement as you lower your leg and arm back to the starting position, then immediately repeat the motion on the opposite side. Inhale as you lower.
5
Continue alternating sides, maintaining constant tension in your core and ensuring your lower back remains pressed into the floor.

Tips

Maintain a steady, controlled pace throughout the exercise, avoiding jerky movements or using momentum to lift your legs.
Focus on actively pressing your lower back into the floor; if it arches, reduce the leg's range of motion or height.
Coordinate your breath by exhaling as you lift your leg and reach for your toe, and inhaling as you slowly lower back down.
Keep your eyes focused on a point on the ceiling directly above you to help maintain a neutral neck position and prevent strain.

Common Mistakes

×Arching the lower back is common; fix this by actively pressing your lumbar spine into the floor and reducing the height of your leg lift if necessary.
×Using momentum to swing the legs up reduces core engagement; instead, perform each lift slowly and with full control from your abdominal muscles.
×Straining the neck by pulling on the head is a frequent error; ensure your neck remains relaxed and neutral by keeping your gaze fixed on the ceiling.