Compared with people who rarely take the stairs, by what percent are regular climbers less likely to die of heart disease?

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In a review of nine studies following nearly half a million people for a median of 14 years, regular stair climbers were 39% less likely to die of cardiovascular disease. One of those studies found the lowest risk among people who climbed about six flights a day, roughly 60 steps.

Regular stair climbers are 39% less likely to die of heart disease. In one study the lowest risk came at about six flights a day.

Source: American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital) · checked Aug 2026