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How Fast Should You Dive to Go the Furthest? Part 1
If dive speed is too slow, it's like doing Static. Too fast, not relaxed and high drag. What is the optimal speed? π€
Starting when we hold our breath π€, brain and body start using available Oxygen continuously even when staying still π¬οΈ. So if we dive slowly π’, Oxygen usage is like doing Static, meaning not going far πΆββοΈ. But if we dive with too much speed, we face increased water drag π¨, because drag increases by V^2 π. That means if we double the speed, drag increases 4 times β¬οΈβ¬οΈ.
In summary, dive too slow, donβt go far π. Dive too fast, face lots of drag, not relaxed π¦. So how do we find optimal speed π€?
The best way is to experiment π¬. Optimal speed is not the same for everyone πββοΈ. Mainly depends on factors like Basal Metabolic Rate π, body shape πΆββοΈ, MDR π, etc. (Check the equation in the image) π. This is a simple calculation. From the equation, people with good streamline π¬, less drag, should dive faster β‘οΈ. People with low metabolic rate might dive slower π’.
Experimenting is not hard. Try diving at distances like 25, 50 meters π, and try diving at different speeds π, see which one is most comfortable π, then choose that speed.
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