The effects of exercise training on teleost fish, a review of recent literature

Recent literature on the effects of training on teleost fish has been reviewed. There has been a good deal of recent work on species of fish other than salmonids, thus increasing knowledge of species not noted for their athletic abilities. Training at speeds of 1.5 bl s(-1) or less improves growth rate and food conversion efficiencies in many species. It increases aerobic potentials in red and white muscles and improves heart performance. Oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is increased, allowing more blood to be directed towards the gut. Sprint training is highly stressful. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.