The masters athlete : understanding the role of exercise in optimizing aging

1. The emergence of Masters Sport: Participatory trends and historical development Patricia Weir, Joseph Baker, & Sean Horton 2. Statistical modeling of age trends in Masters Athletes Michael Stones 3. Peak exercise performance, muscle strength and power in Masters Athletes Hirofumi Tanaka 4. The role of aging and sustained exercise involvement on cardiovascular function in older persons Steven A. Hawkins 5. Maintenance of skilled performance with age: Lessons from the Masters Joseph Baker and Jorg Schorer 6. Aging and recovery: Implications for the Masters Athlete James Fell and Andrew Williams 7. Motivation and sport commitment in Masters Sport Nikola Medic 8. Masters Athletes as role models? Combating stereotypes of aging Sean Horton 9. Masters sport as a strategy for managing the aging process Rylee Dionigi 10. Physical activity: What role does it play in achieving successful aging? Patricia Weir 11. Injury epidemiology, health and performance in Masters Athletes William J. Montelpare 12. The future of Masters Games: Implications for policy and research Roy J. Shephard