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

Short Stride Run

Boost cardiovascular fitness and improve agility with short stride runs. This dynamic exercise enhances speed and is excellent for warm-ups and

Beginner

Compound

Push

3 min per set1 min rest

Cardio

Body weight

Description

A cardiovascular exercise where you run in place with short, quick strides. This exercise helps to improve both speed and agility.

How to Do Short Stride Run

1
Setup
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, arms bent at 90 degrees, and your gaze directed forward.
2
Setup
Engage your core slightly and maintain a light, athletic posture, poised on the balls of your feet.
3
Begin to run in place, taking very short, quick steps, landing softly on the balls of your feet with each contact.
4
Coordinate your arm swing naturally with your leg movement, pumping them forward and back to help drive your rhythm.
5
Focus on rapid foot turnover, keeping your strides minimal and close to the ground, emphasizing speed over height.
6
Continue for the desired duration, maintaining a consistent, quick rhythm and controlled breathing.

Tips

Focus on rapid foot turnover rather than lifting your knees high; aim for quick, light contacts with the ground to maximize speed.
Keep your posture upright and slightly forward, avoiding leaning back, to maintain efficiency and reduce unnecessary strain on your lower back.
Utilize a light and controlled arm swing to help drive your legs and maintain balance and rhythm throughout the exercise.
Breathe rhythmically and deeply to sustain your effort and oxygenize your muscles effectively throughout the duration.

Common Mistakes

×Lifting knees too high reduces stride frequency; instead, keep strides short and focus on quick foot contacts with the ground.
×Landing heavily on your heels can cause unnecessary impact and slow you down; ensure you land softly on the balls of your feet.
×Slouching or rounding your shoulders restricts breathing and efficiency; maintain an upright chest and engaged core throughout the exercise.

CardioBody weight

Track Short Stride Run in your workouts

Log sets, reps, and weight. See your progress over time.

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