Speaking of power output, stairs work some of the biggest muscles in your body (think: glutes, quads, and calves. Plus, ...

Science says that getting winded when going up the stairs is not a sign that you're out of shape. But if you want to feel less out of breath, there are a few simple habit changes you can make.

Start out with a 10 to 20-minute warm up followed by two full minutes of stair running. ... Running up stairs builds power, agility, balance, and coordination, among other benefits.

After climbing up and down (and then up again), I decided it’s time to bring to light the highs and lows of the best, worst and strangest stairs on campus. So start stretching those hamstrings and ...

Start by walking up the stairs and walking down. On the second set, add your arms and increase your speed a little bit; descend the stairs with a walk or light jog.

If getting out of breath while climbing stairs is really putting a damper on your life, there are steps you can take to lessen the annoyance. I'm not going to suggest that you jog in place for a ...