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

Lying Toe Touch

Strengthen your core with the Lying Toe Touch! This bodyweight exercise targets your rectus abdominis and obliques, improving abdominal strength and

Intermediate

Compound

Pull

1 min per set30s rest

Waist

Body weight

Description

A bodyweight exercise where you lie on your back and alternate between touching your left hand to your right foot and your right hand to your left foot.

How to Do Lying Toe Touch

1
Setup
Lie flat on your back on the floor with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling, creating a 90-degree angle at your hips.
2
Setup
Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, positioning your hands directly over your chest with palms facing your feet.
3
Exhale and engage your core, lifting your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor by curling your spine.
4
Reach your hands towards your toes, trying to touch them, while keeping your lower back pressed firmly into the floor.
5
Inhale as you slowly and with control lower your upper body back down to the starting position, maintaining core tension.
6
Repeat this controlled movement for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on a consistent pace and abdominal contraction.

Tips

Focus on spinal flexion: Initiate the movement by curling your upper back off the floor, rather than just lifting your head, to effectively engage the rectus abdominis.
Maintain a stable lower back: Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the floor throughout the exercise to prevent arching and protect your spine.
Control the descent: Avoid letting gravity drop your upper body; control the lowering phase to maximize muscle engagement and prevent momentum from taking over.
Breathe correctly: Exhale as you lift and reach, and inhale as you slowly lower, syncing your breath with the movement for better core activation.

Common Mistakes

×Using neck momentum: Pulling on your neck instead of engaging your abs can lead to neck strain; focus on lifting from your sternum and keeping your chin slightly tucked.
×Arching the lower back: Allowing your lower back to arch off the floor indicates weak core engagement and can cause discomfort; actively press your lower back down by engaging your deep core muscles.
×Rushing the movement: Performing the exercise too quickly reduces muscle tension and effectiveness; control both the concentric (lifting) and eccentric (lowering) phases for optimal results.

Variations

Compound

Side-to-Side Toe Touch

Improve flexibility and mobility in your spine and hamstrings with the Side-to-Side Toe Touch. A dynamic stretch for your waist and obliques.

Beginner

WaistBody weight

Compound

Hanging Toes to Bar

Master the Hanging Toes to Bar for extreme core strength and hip flexor development. This advanced bodyweight exercise builds impressive abdominal control.

Advanced

WaistIliopsoasBody weight

Compound

Crab Twist Toe Touch

Twist and touch your toes in this dynamic bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, glutes, and hamstrings while improving flexibility.

Intermediate

WaistGluteus MaximusBody weight

Related Exercises

Isolation

90 Degree Heel Touch

Engage your core with the 90 Degree Heel Touch. Lie on your back, legs bent at 90 degrees, and reach for your heels to sculpt your waist.

Beginner

WaistRectus AbdominisBody weight

Isolation

Seated Twist (Straight Arm)

Strengthen your obliques and improve core rotation with the Seated Straight Arm Twist. This bodyweight exercise enhances spinal mobility and stability.

Intermediate

WaistObliquesBody weight