**Exploring Life in London: A Student’s View on Housing and Community** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While it might not appear to be an extensive period, I’ve accumulated some insightful experiences during my time here. London is an ever-evolving…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes enhancing strength with the use of a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell works) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, avoiding any jumping exercises, thus allowing easy modification by selecting a…
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one centered on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be directed towards hip mobility while simultaneously fortifying the glutes. If this kind of training resonates with you, you can gain access to…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections 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 engulfed by anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was on the brink of starting my experience as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Exploring Life in London: My Journey with Housing and City Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my residence in London. Though nine months may seem brief, it has provided ample opportunity for me to discover various aspects of this dynamic city. London serves…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session centers on enhancing strength with just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class incorporates a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, making it simple to adjust by merely changing the weight. It’s an…
Read more25-Minute Glutes & Hip Flexibility Exercise
### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you missed the previous one that targeted shoulders, make sure to take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention is on hip mobility, with a focus on enhancing glute strength as we navigate through the exercises. If you…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve 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 uncertainty about what awaited me. I was on the brink of starting 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)…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Exploring London: Insights from a Student on Housing and Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* A few days ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear extensive, it has provided me with significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is renowned…
Read moreLower Body Power Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session emphasizes enhancing strength with just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping actions, allowing for easy modifications by simply changing the weight. It’s crafted to be…
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