JetBlue offers "Flying Pilates"

Low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways on Wednesday launched a fitness program called "Flying Pilates," in partnership with Crunch Fitness International, a fitness and recreation sports brand.

Pilates is a series of non-impact exercises, based on coordinating mind, body and breath to strengthen mainly the abdominal and back muscles. It is also designed to increase flexibility and balance.

The airline now offers a "Flying Pilates" card in the seatback pocket on all flights, offering passengers Pilates core-strengthening moves to help make the flight more relaxing.

The cards, made exclusively for JetBlue, illustrate four moves, all of which can be done without leaving your seat.

"The Single Leg Stretch' is my personal favorite," said Amy Curtis-McIntyre, vice president of sales and marketing for JetBlue.

The carrier, known for its leather seats and live television, recently added two extra inches of legroom to more than 65 percent of the seats on all its planes.

So sit up and relax. Enjoy the flight.