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

Back And Forth Step

Boost your cardio and agility with the Back And Forth Step. This dynamic bodyweight exercise quickly elevates heart rate and improves coordination.

Beginner

Compound

Push

2 min per set1 min rest

Cardio

Body weight

Description

A cardio exercise where you step forward and backward in a quick succession, increasing heart rate and improving agility.

How to Do Back And Forth Step

1
Setup
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed at your sides or bent at 90 degrees as if you were jogging. Ensure you have clear space both in front and behind you.
2
Setup
Engage your core slightly to maintain a stable torso throughout the movement. Your gaze should be forward.
3
Step forward with your right foot, landing lightly on the ball of your foot, while simultaneously bringing your left foot slightly off the ground. Your right heel can lightly touch down, but keep most weight on the forefoot.
4
Immediately push off your right foot to step backward with your left foot, landing lightly on the ball of your left foot. Your right foot should now be slightly off the ground behind you.
5
Continue alternating this quick forward and backward stepping motion, maintaining a consistent rhythm. Breathe steadily and deeply throughout the exercise.

Tips

Stay light on your feet by landing softly on the balls of your feet to minimize impact and maintain quick transitions.
Use your arms to help maintain balance and momentum, swinging them naturally as you step forward and back.
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to support your spine and improve overall stability and agility.
Focus on a small, controlled step rather than a large stride to maximize speed and minimize unnecessary movement.

Common Mistakes

×Taking excessively large steps forward or backward reduces efficiency; instead, aim for smaller, quicker steps to maintain a rapid pace.
×Landing heavily on your heels can cause unnecessary impact and slow down your transitions; focus on landing softly on the balls of your feet.
×Leaning too far forward or backward compromises balance and posture; keep your torso upright and core engaged to stay centered.

CardioBody weight

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