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Searches for "local walking groups" are up 300% and forecast to continue growing in 2025 ( Westfield Health, 2025 ). Walking groups are having a moment—but not for the reasons you'd think. Photo Credit: Henry Xu Yes, walking is good exercise. But that's not why people keep showing up. In Australia, walking group participants report that social connection matters most, with 92% stating the importance of groups for their social wellbeing ( Health Coaches Australia and New Zeala