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

Cat Stretch

Improve spinal mobility and relieve back tension with the gentle Cat Stretch. This bodyweight exercise mobilizes your thoracic and lumbar spine, promoting

Beginner

Compound

Static

1 min per set30s rest

Back

Body weight

Description

This exercise is a simple stretch focusing on the spine, also known as the cat-camel stretch. It is performed on the floor in a hands and knees position, arching and rounding your back like a cat.

How to Do Cat Stretch

1
Setup
Begin on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, ensuring your hands are directly under your shoulders and knees are under your hips.
2
Setup
Maintain a neutral spine, keeping your back flat and your gaze directed down towards the floor.
3
Exhale as you round your spine towards the ceiling, drawing your navel towards your spine and letting your head gently drop towards the floor (Cat Pose).
4
Inhale as you slowly reverse the movement, arching your back, dropping your belly towards the floor, and gently lifting your head and tailbone (Cow Pose).
5
Fluidly transition between the rounded "cat" and arched "cow" positions, coordinating each movement with your breath.

Tips

Focus on articulating each vertebra individually as you move through the stretch to maximize spinal mobility and awareness.
Coordinate your breath with the movement: exhale as you round your back (cat), and inhale as you arch your back (cow).
Maintain a gentle engagement of your core throughout the movement to support your lower back and prevent excessive arching or rounding.
Avoid forcing the stretch; move within a comfortable range of motion, allowing your spine to gradually become more flexible with each repetition.

Common Mistakes

×Rushing the movement reduces the effectiveness of the stretch; instead, slow down and focus on controlled, fluid transitions between poses.
×Craning the neck by excessively lifting or dropping your head can strain your cervical spine; keep your neck in line with your spine, allowing a natural, gentle curve.
×Locking elbows can put undue stress on the joints; maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to keep tension in the muscles.