25-Minute Glutes & Hip Mobility Session

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be on enhancing hip mobility while simultaneously working on glute strength. If this sort of workout…

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Locating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Residing in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While this duration may appear brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience during my time here. London is an energetic and multicultural metropolis, characterized not only…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session focused on lower body strength aims to enhance strength and stability utilizing only one heavy weight (either a kettlebell or a dumbbell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class is low-impact, avoiding any jumping, which makes it straightforward to adjust the intensity by simply modifying…

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Mobility Session

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re turning our attention to hip mobility, while also focusing on strengthening the glutes along the way. If you…

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Dos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science

**Thoughts 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 filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of beginning my degree 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) as a first-year student. For…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student

**Experiencing Life and Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although it may not appear to be a substantial duration, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some invaluable insights regarding life in this vibrant…

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22-Minute Shoulder Flexibility Session

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Class Let’s focus on our shoulders with this essential 22-minute shoulder mobility workout! This session is ideal for everyone, particularly beneficial if you’ve been spending too much time at a desk or feeling tense and inflexible in your upper body. You can also use this routine as a revitalizing lunchtime…

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25-Minute Glute & Hip Mobility Routine

I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the last one, which was centered around shoulder mobility, you can check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re turning our attention to hip mobility, while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you like this type of training, you can find even more…

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Dos and Don’ts for the First 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 was overwhelmed with trepidation, fear, and uncertainty about what awaited me. I was on the brink of starting my path 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…

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