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.
On average, it is estimated that 10,000 steps is about 5 miles. But it also depends on the length of your stride. To live an active and healthy lifestyle, we should walk 10,000 to 12,500 steps per day or 5-6 miles every day.n average individual burns roughly 300 to 500 calories by walking 10,000 steps, the equivalent of 5 miles. It takes about 20 minutes to complete one mile.