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Exercise is a critical factor in health maintenance. Many recent research studies have reported the immune importance of exercise for preventing disease and maintaining functional capacity. Yet, even though many individuals understand the value of exercise and start exercise programs, they are generally unable to integrate long-term exercise into their lives. Getting people to adhere to exercise is important if we, as a society, are going to reap the health benefits of exercise. This comprehensive work brings together insights from the most recent research on exercise adherence from some of the best-known research contributors in the field. The volume includes sections on the current status of health and exercise adherence, theoretical models of exercise adherence, exercise adherence in selected settings, and methodological issues and future directions for research. The book is well edited, easy to read, has useful chapter references, and contains an appendix on US exercise goals for 1990 through 2000. This is an important contribution to the field and is highly recommended for academic and public library collections.-R.L. Jones, Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center