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

Cable Russian Twists (on stability ball)

Strengthen your obliques and core with Cable Russian Twists on a stability ball. This advanced exercise enhances rotational power and stability, targeting

Advanced

Compound

Pull

1 min per set2 min rest

Waist

Cable

Description

A core exercise that targets the obliques and abs, performed with a cable machine while balanced on a stability ball.

How to Do Cable Russian Twists (on stability ball)

1
Setup
Position a stability ball about arm's length from a low cable pulley. Lie with your mid-back on the ball, feet flat on the floor, and hips lifted so your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.
2
Setup
Extend both arms towards the cable machine and grasp the handle with both hands. Ensure there is slight tension on the cable in the starting position.
3
Engage your core, keeping your hips stable, and rotate your torso, pulling the cable handle across your body towards the opposite hip. Exhale as you twist.
4
Control the movement as you slowly return the cable handle to the starting position, resisting the pull of the cable. Inhale as you return.
5
Alternate sides with each repetition, or complete all reps on one side before switching. Maintain a tight core and stable lower body throughout.

Tips

Focus on initiating the twist from your obliques and thoracic spine, rather than just pulling with your arms.
Keep your hips and lower body as stable as possible on the stability ball to maximize the rotational challenge for your core.
Maintain a controlled pace throughout the entire movement, especially during the eccentric (return) phase, to enhance muscle engagement.
Adjust the distance of the stability ball from the cable machine to find the optimal tension and range of motion for your body.

Common Mistakes

×Using momentum instead of controlled rotation reduces oblique engagement; instead, slow down the movement and focus on a deliberate twist.
×Allowing hips to sway or lift excessively off the ball shifts tension away from the core; keep your hips stable and engaged throughout the twist.
×Rounding the upper back during the twist can strain the spine; maintain a tall chest and neutral spine posture.