Good Housekeeping Article 3/2008
Subject: "4 minutes to stronger muscles"

This article relates the benefits of stretching exercises. Primarily the thigh muscles (hamstrings). Studies conducted in Brazil concluded that exercises designed for the hamstring stretch not only lengthens but strengthens the muscles. The muscles became up to 12% stronger. This stretch also benefits the front of the thigh muscle. For more hamstring exercises check out goodhousekeeping.com/strength