A: The term was first used in the U.S. by Abraham Epstein in connection with his group, the American Association for Social Security. Originally, the Social Security Act of 1935 was named the Economic Security Act, but this title was changed during Congressional consideration of the bill.
1 An average fitness walking pace is close to a 15 minute mile. 2  But, a good pace will vary depending on your fitness level, walking technique, walking goals, and terrain.3  For general fitness walking you should walk at a pace that increases your heart rate, and you can maintain for 30 to 60 minutes. 4  Use the talk test... An average fitness walking pace is close to a 15 minute mile. 2  But, a good pace will vary depending on your fitness level, walking technique, walking goals, and terrain.
The average person takes 2,200 steps per mile. To burn one calorie requires a deficit of 3,500 calories. it would take 35 miles or 77,000 steps to lose a pound. The average walking pace burns approximately 100 calories per mile for a person who weighs 175 pounds. The average person takes 2,200 steps per mile. To burn one calorie requires a deficit of 3,500 calories. it would take 35 miles or 77,000 steps to lose a pound.