Are you wanting to increase athletic performance, or become faster and stronger?! Well stretching is one way to do this. You need to think of your muscle as a rubber band. The further you stretch a rubber band the harder and faster it snaps back. The same principle can be used for your muscles. The more flexible your muscles are, the further they can stretch, therefore producing more force and power. This results in you becoming stronger and faster, making you a better athlete. So stretch up!!
Added: 07-12-2010