Because of the concentrations of ATP and ADP in the cell, the conditions are very favorable for the use of the hydrolysis of ATP as an energy source. In fact, many processes with positive ÎG values can take place when coupled with the hydrolysis of ATP.
78-84 degrees: Race directors use their judgement to allow or not allow wetsuits at this range. Over 84 degrees: Wetsuits not allowed. The range of 50 to 78 degrees is therefore the ideal range for using a wetsuit. Any warmer, and the swimmer may actually overheat due to the wetsuitâs insulative qualities. Any colder, and the water is dangerously frigid for a swim.
Wetsuits trap a fine layer of water against your skin. Your body heat will warm up this layer of water and this will help to keep you warm whilst you are diving. It only takes a few minutes for wetsuits to adjust to your body temperature (although the first flood of cold water can be a little uncomfortable!).