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

Chin to chest Stretch

Gently stretch your neck muscles with the chin to chest stretch. Improve flexibility and relieve tension in your upper back and cervical spine.

Beginner

Isolation

Static

30s per set10s rest

Waist

Body weight

Description

A stretching exercise where you lower your chin towards your chest to stretch your neck muscles.

How to Do Chin to chest Stretch

1
Setup
Begin by sitting or standing tall with your shoulders relaxed and your spine in a neutral position, looking straight ahead.
2
Slowly and gently lower your chin towards your chest, keeping your shoulders down and relaxed.
3
Continue lowering your chin until you feel a mild stretch along the back of your neck. Avoid forcing the movement.
4
Hold this position for the prescribed duration, breathing deeply and evenly.
5
Gently and slowly raise your head back to the starting neutral position.

Tips

Focus on a slow, controlled movement both down and up; jerky motions can strain the neck.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging them towards your ears as you lower your chin.
Breathe deeply throughout the stretch to promote relaxation and help deepen the stretch naturally.
Perform this stretch regularly, especially if you spend a lot of time looking down at screens, to maintain neck mobility.

Common Mistakes

×Forcing the stretch too aggressively can cause discomfort or injury; instead, only lower your chin until you feel a mild, comfortable stretch.
×Rounding your upper back or shoulders during the stretch reduces its effectiveness on the neck; maintain a tall, upright posture to isolate the cervical spine.

Variations

Isolation

Cat Cow Stretch

Improve spinal flexibility and relieve back tension with this gentle yoga flow alternating between flexion and extension.

Beginner

WaistErector SpinaeBody weight

Compound

Rotating Stomach Stretch

Enhance spinal mobility and stretch your obliques and lower back with the Rotating Stomach Stretch. Improve flexibility and relieve tension effectively.

Beginner

WaistObliquesBody weight

Compound

Boat Stretch

Master the challenging Boat Stretch to strengthen your core, hip flexors, and improve balance.

Intermediate

WaistIliopsoasBody weight

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Compound

Standing Side Stretch

Improve spinal flexibility and target your obliques and lats with the Standing Side Stretch. This gentle stretch enhances posture and relieves tension.

Beginner

BackWaistBody weight

Compound

Lean Planche

Master the lean planche, a foundational calisthenics exercise building immense shoulder strength and core stability.

Advanced

WaistBody weight

Isolation

Kneeling Abdominal Draw-In

Engage your deep core muscles with the Kneeling Abdominal Draw-In. This exercise strengthens the transverse abdominis, improving stability and posture.

Beginner

WaistBody weight