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

Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch

Gently stretch your entire back and promote spinal flexibility with the Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch.

Beginner

Isolation

Static

5 min per set1 min rest

Back

Body weight

Description

A stretching exercise performed while sitting on the floor, bending forward to stretch the back muscles.

How to Do Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch

1
Setup
Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you, feet together and toes pointed upwards towards the ceiling.
2
Setup
Ensure your spine is tall and neutral, engaging your core slightly to support your posture.
3
Inhale deeply, then as you exhale, slowly hinge forward from your hips, reaching your hands towards your shins, ankles, or feet.
4
Keep your back gently rounded, allowing your head to relax towards your knees, and feel the stretch along your entire spine from the lower back to the neck.
5
Hold the stretched position for the prescribed duration, breathing deeply and allowing your body to relax further into the stretch with each exhale.

Tips

Focus on hinging from the hips, not just rounding your upper back, to effectively stretch the erector spinae and hamstrings simultaneously.
Use a yoga strap or towel around your feet if you cannot comfortably reach them, to deepen the stretch without straining your lower back or neck.
Breathe deeply throughout the stretch, using your exhales to relax further into the forward bend and increase flexibility in your posterior chain.
Slightly bend your knees if you feel excessive tension in your hamstrings, allowing you to focus the stretch more on your lower back without discomfort.

Common Mistakes

×Hunching primarily from the shoulders instead of hinging from the hips limits the stretch in the lower back; focus on initiating the movement by tilting your pelvis forward.
×Holding your breath or tensing up during the stretch prevents muscle relaxation; consciously breathe deeply and exhale fully to promote a deeper, more effective stretch.
×Overstretching or forcing the movement can cause injury; only go as far as you can comfortably maintain the stretch without sharp pain or excessive pulling.