Several studies have proven that descending stairs burns more calories than light walking. In fact it is closer to moderate walking (about 4mph) or 4.9METs burning 5.2 kcal·min−1 or .05kcal per step and that is assuming only a 15cm (or ~6inch) step.
This is as noted here: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2002&issue=04000&article=00021&type...
There are many other studies proving this and several other trackers on the market track both climbing and descending stairs. Down stairs walking is also known to improve balance more than upstairs walking.
Another good medical study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28291022
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