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.
See more rules of thumb and ways to estimate your typical steps per mile. Typical Steps per Mile Walking and Running. For a quick rule of thumb, a research study found these average steps per mile at walking and running speeds: Walking 20 minutes per mile (3 miles per hour): 2,250 steps per mile