Here’s what to know:It can be perfectly normal — going up stairs is harder on your body than walking on a flat surface. It’s normal for your breathing to be faster for a minute or two after walking up a bunch of stairs, Erickson explained. AdvertisementMaskot via Getty Images "If you get up three or four flights of stairs as an average person carrying groceries, you're good. “If you get up three or four flights of stairs as an average person carrying groceries, you’re good. Advertisement“Developing your base strength levels — doing lunges, doing squats, that’s going to give you more power, more strength to go up [stairs],” Erickson added.

Source: Huffington Post January 07, 2026 01:46 UTC