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

Forward Flexion Neck Stretch

Gently stretch your neck by bringing your chin towards your chest. Relieve tension, improve flexibility, and enhance neck mobility.

Beginner

Isolation

Static

30s per set10s rest

Neck

Body weight

Description

A simple stretch that involves bending the neck forward towards the chest to relieve tension in the neck muscles.

How to Do Forward Flexion Neck Stretch

1
Setup
Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed and spine neutral. Ensure your head is level, looking straight forward.
2
Slowly and gently drop your chin towards your chest, allowing the back of your neck to lengthen.
3
Continue lowering your chin until you feel a mild to moderate stretch along the back of your neck.
4
Hold this position for the prescribed duration, breathing deeply and evenly.
5
Gently lift your head back to the starting neutral position.

Tips

Focus on relaxing your shoulders throughout the stretch to isolate the neck muscles effectively.
To deepen the stretch slightly, you can gently interlace your fingers behind your head and let the weight of your hands assist, but avoid pulling forcefully.
Breathe deeply and slowly during the stretch to help relax the muscles and enhance flexibility.
Perform this stretch slowly and controlled; jerky movements can strain the neck.

Common Mistakes

×Forcing the stretch can strain the cervical spine; instead, allow gravity and a gentle hand assist (if used) to guide the stretch.
×Rounding the upper back reduces the effectiveness of the neck stretch; maintain a tall, upright posture throughout.
×Holding your breath during the stretch creates tension; instead, breathe slowly and deeply to promote relaxation.

Variations

Isolation

Neck Extension Stretch

Gently stretch your neck extensors to alleviate tension and improve flexibility. This simple, bodyweight stretch helps restore range of motion and

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Isolation

Rotating Neck Stretch

Gently improve neck mobility and relieve tension with the Rotating Neck Stretch. This simple bodyweight exercise targets the sternocleidomastoid and

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Isolation

Diagonal Flexion Neck Stretch

Gently stretch your neck muscles with diagonal flexion, targeting the sternocleidomastoid and scalenes.

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Isolation

Neck Flexor Stretch

Gently stretch your neck flexors to improve flexibility and relieve tension. This simple bodyweight stretch targets the front of your neck, enhancing

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Related Exercises

Compound

Tiger Tail Neck

Relieve neck tension and boost flexibility with the Tiger Tail Neck stretch. Gently mobilize your cervical spine to ease stiffness and improve range of

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Isolation

Assisted Rotating Neck Stretch

Gently stretch your neck muscles and improve range of motion with this assisted rotating neck stretch.

Beginner

NeckBody weight

Isolation

Weighted Lying Neck Extension (with head harness)

Strengthen your neck extensors safely with the Weighted Lying Neck Extension. This isolation exercise builds strength and resilience in your upper

Advanced

NeckWeighted

Isolation

Weighted Lying Neck Flexion (with head harness)

Strengthen and build a resilient neck with Weighted Lying Neck Flexion. This exercise targets neck flexors, improving posture and stability.

Intermediate

NeckWeighted

Isolation

Assisted Chin Tuck

Improve neck posture and strengthen deep neck flexors with the Assisted Chin Tuck.

Beginner

NeckAssisted

Isolation

Cable Seated Neck Extension (with head harness)

Strengthen your neck muscles with the Cable Seated Neck Extension. Using a head harness and cable, this exercise targets the splenius and trapezius upper

Intermediate

NeckSpleniusCable

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