# Jogging vs. two steps at a time: which is faster up stairs?

New Scientist examines whether it is quicker to jog up a staircase or climb it two steps at a time. The comparison weighs everyday speed against effort and biomechanics. It matters mainly for understanding how people optimize movement in routine tasks.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2593196-is-it-faster-to-jog-up-the-stairs-or-take-them-two-at-a-time/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0000