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

Reaching upper back stretch

Improve your posture and alleviate upper back tension with the Reaching Upper Back Stretch.

Beginner

Compound

Static

30s per set10s rest

Back

Body weight

Description

A simple stretching exercise aimed at relieving tension in the upper back and improving flexibility.

How to Do Reaching upper back stretch

1
Setup
Start in a comfortable seated or standing position with your spine naturally aligned and feet hip-width apart if standing.
2
Setup
Extend both arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, bringing your palms together and interlacing your fingers.
3
Inhale, then as you exhale, gently round your upper back by pushing your clasped hands forward as if reaching for a distant object.
4
Allow your head to relax and drop naturally between your arms, feeling a broad stretch across your shoulder blades and the top of your spine.
5
Hold this stretched position for 20-30 seconds, maintaining deep, controlled breaths to help deepen the release.
6
Slowly release the stretch by bringing your torso upright, unlacing your fingers, and relaxing your arms back to your sides.

Tips

Initiate the rounding from your thoracic spine, focusing on pushing your shoulder blades apart rather than just shrugging your shoulders forward.
Use your breath to enhance the stretch; exhale fully as you deepen the reach, allowing your muscles to relax further.
Imagine a string gently pulling your interlocked hands further forward to maximize the sensation of length through your upper back.
Keep your core lightly engaged to support your lower back and prevent excessive arching as you round your upper spine.

Common Mistakes

×Shrugging shoulders instead of rounding the upper back reduces the stretch; actively push your shoulder blades apart and forward to target the thoracic spine.
×Holding your breath or shallow breathing limits relaxation; breathe deeply and slowly throughout the stretch, using your exhale to gently deepen the movement.
×Straining the neck by looking up or tensing it diminishes the stretch; allow your head to relax and hang naturally between your arms.