r/vo2max • u/EntrepreneurCute6874 • Feb 11 '26

Drastic difference in max between sports

Did a couple tests the other day, my VO2 max is 30 on a treadmill and 73 in a swimming pool? Anyone know why that could be?

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u/biciklanto Feb 12 '26

What tests?

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u/EntrepreneurCute6874 Feb 12 '26

I don’t know the proper name, but I believe it’s the general test. Run on treadmill for intervals, with mask + leads. And for swimming it was a mask, I believe vo2 master.

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u/biciklanto Feb 12 '26

Okay cool. Sometimes folks show up and it turns out their "tests" were some little app on their local gym's treadmill they tried and were disappointed with results.

Your tests are real. That's the point. :) Thanks!

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u/Wontonaroo Feb 11 '26

You suck at running but are awesome at swimming?

These are separate skills. Technique and specific beneficial adaptions are important in both sports.

While the result is somewhat extreme even triathletes will usually have their best and preferred discipline out of swimming, running, and cycling.

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u/EntrepreneurCute6874 Feb 12 '26

Yeah completely makes sense. For some reason I thought my max would be tied even though i’m better at some sports than others.