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Walking vs. Stair Climbing

I have a regular brisk walking routine and am fairly fit because of it. So why does stair climbing feel so much harder? I get winded so fast and my leg muscles burn a lot.

This is a typical response to climbing stairs. Walking is a different activity in many ways from stair climbing, and n...

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