Nanba Walking up and down steps, fast, efficient, and effortless. The knack is in having the hands and feet rise and fall together, palm up when you step up, and palm down when you step down, much like a cat walks. Try it and see what a difference it makes. This is much easier than the twisting and forcing most people use to hoist themselves up a flight of stairs, and could explain the preference for elevators!
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