**My Nine Months in London: Insights on Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although this may appear brief, it has been sufficient for me to gather some meaningful insights about living in this lively metropolis. London…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class aims to put your muscles to the test using a single heavy weight, like a dumbbell or kettlebell, along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, allowing for easy modifications with a…
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session prepared for you! If you happened to miss the previous class, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will redirect our attention to hip mobility while simultaneously activating the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of workout, you can…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Just ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the verge of commencing my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Living in the City** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, I’ve gathered a substantial amount of knowledge about this lively metropolis. London is an exciting and varied…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class aims to enhance strength using only a single heavy weight, like a dumbbell or kettlebell, along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping exercises involved, allowing for easy modification by opting for a…
Read more25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Exercise
**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on enhancing hip mobility, while also working on glute strength. If you appreciate this kind of training and desire more,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and doubts about what lay ahead. I was about to begin my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Exploring Life in London: My Nine-Month Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month journey of residing in London. While it may appear that nine months is a brief period, it has been adequate for me to grasp several important insights regarding this lively city. London is…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute session focused on lower body strength circuits aims to enhance strength and endurance with minimal equipment. You’ll require a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features low-impact movements without any jumping, allowing for easy modifications…
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