Run clubs, cold plunges, mindfulness walks and rest days – these are the top outdoor fitness trends we're expecting in 2025

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Run clubs will be on the rise, wearable tech will get more intuitive and hikes will get more mindful – these are just a few of the outdoor fitness trends expected for 2025.

We spoke to several fitness and wellness experts to find out what the new year might bring for those of us who like to get outdoors in hiking boots, trail running shoes and water shoes. The most resounding response was that running clubs – which Strava reports have grown in popularity by 59 percent this year – will keep on growing as people seek both safety and community from their workouts.