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How Fast Should You Dive to Go the Furthest? Part 2
If dive speed is too slow, it's like doing Static. Too fast, not relaxed and high drag. What is the optimal speed? π€
From the previous Post about optimal Dynamic dive speed πββοΈ
The formula used to calculate speed against BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) π₯, water density π§, drag coefficient π, etc., gives a rough idea of what affects optimal dive speed π. The equation shows each person has a different optimal speed!
The problem is if we want to calculate exactly what the optimal speed is as a number to try in reality π€.
So thatβs the origin of the formula in this post that takes:
- PB DYN Distance π
- Average speed when doing DYN or Distance divided by Dive Time β±οΈ
- PB STA Time π To calculate the optimal speed for that person!!!
*Clarification: The formula has several simplifications making calculation easier, such as:
- Not accounting for MDR and Contractions π
- Viewing body energy usage as 100% Aerobic π¨
- PB values used for calculation must end breath-hold with similar Oxygen levels π¬οΈ And others.
Therefore, this formula is suitable for rough calculation as a starting point to test the calculated value in the pool πββοΈ. In the future, there will be a post dealing with finding optimal speed from actual pool experiments π. Currently, I am finding equipment for experiments π. Anyone interested can join the Project.
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