**Discovering Housing and Life in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, it has provided me with ample opportunities to glean several important insights about 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 by utilizing a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping involved, allowing for easy modifications by simply opting for a lighter weight…
Read more25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Routine
Here’s another class focusing on mobility for you! If you didn’t catch the last one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be turning our focus to hip mobility, with particular attention to strengthening the glutes along the way. If you appreciate this kind of workout, you can unlock even…
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** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I encountered a whirlwind of nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was on the brink of starting my first-year experience 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 Graduate Student
**Exploring Housing Options in London: A Master’s Student’s Journey** *Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has allowed me to gain insights about this dynamic city. London boasts a rich cultural…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focuses on lower body strength circuits and requires only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell works well) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping actions, making it easy to modify by simply changing the weight…
Read more25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Routine
### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you missed the previous one centered on shoulder mobility, feel free to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll focus on hip mobility while also engaging the glutes throughout the class. If you like this type of training, you can unlock even…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey 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…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**My Journey in London: Reflections After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may appear brief, it has been ample time for me to gain insights about this lively city. London showcases a rich tapestry of accommodation…
Read more22-Minute Shoulder Flexibility Session
### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Let’s focus on giving our shoulders the attention they deserve with this 22-minute shoulder mobility workout! It’s ideal for everyone, especially if you’ve been spending prolonged periods sitting at a desk or feeling tense and rigid in your upper body. You might even consider using it as a brief midday…
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