[bpyne]

In the northeast of the US, getting winded is breathing heavily from exertion. It implies reaching your max exertion point.

I would think the rest of the US uses it the same way, just based on talking with friends throughout the country. I'm not sure if our brethren to the north use it the same way.

[enjo]

Same in the south and midwest... I've never heard the other interpretation at all:)