It is widely recognized that physical exercise is associated with numerous health benefits. In addition to physical health, this book presents compelling evidence for the psychological benefits of exercise. With each passing year, we are learning more about the ability of exercise to reduce negative states such as anxiety, depression, and stress, while enhancing perceptions of well-being, overall life satisfaction, memory, cognitive functioning, and many other outcomes. This book provides important empirical, theoretical, and practical findings relevant to the impact of exercise on psychological health.