Masters athletes are those that continue to train and compete, typically at a high level, beyond the age of thirty-five and into middle and old age. The study of masters athletes enables us to better understand the benefits of, and motivations for, life-long involvement in physical activity. This is the first book to draw together current research on this important topic. "This excellent, accessible book demonstrates that age-related decline in performance is not always inevitable--a reality that is especially important as the older adult population is growing and health care costs are soaring...Summing Up: Recommended. " -- Choice, May 2010 "An informative and extremely well put together book, with breadth, depth and an accessible style ... inspiring as well as academically relevant", The Sport and Exercise Scientist