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

Seated Overhead Stretch on a Chair

Improve upper body flexibility and release tension in your shoulders, lats, and obliques with this gentle seated overhead stretch.

Beginner

Compound

Static

1 min per set30s rest

Stretching

Body weight

Description

This is a stretching exercise where you sit on a chair, raise your arms straight above your head, and lean slightly from side to side.

How to Do Seated Overhead Stretch on a Chair

1
Setup
Sit tall on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, ensuring your spine is neutral and shoulders are relaxed.
2
Setup
Interlace your fingers and extend your arms straight overhead, palms facing the ceiling, keeping your elbows slightly soft.
3
Inhale, then exhale as you gently lean your torso to one side, feeling a stretch along the opposite side of your body from your hip to your armpit.
4
Hold the stretch for the prescribed duration, focusing on deep, steady breaths, then slowly return to the starting upright position.
5
Repeat the lean to the other side, maintaining a stable base and keeping your hips anchored evenly to the chair.

Tips

Focus on deep, controlled breathing throughout the stretch to help relax your muscles and facilitate a deeper range of motion.
Keep your core gently engaged to support your spine and prevent excessive arching or rounding of your lower back during the lean.
Only stretch to a point of gentle tension, never pain; listen to your body and avoid forcing the movement beyond a comfortable range.
Ensure your hips remain anchored to the chair to isolate the stretch to your torso and upper body, rather than shifting your weight.

Common Mistakes

×Rounding your back during the stretch reduces the effectiveness on the lats and obliques; instead, maintain a long, neutral spine throughout the movement.
×Shrugging your shoulders towards your ears creates unnecessary tension in the neck and upper traps; instead, actively relax your shoulders down and away from your ears.
×Holding your breath restricts muscle relaxation and can increase tension; instead, breathe deeply and consistently, exhaling as you deepen the stretch.